The Ministry of Health and Social Action has issued a statement providing updates on the two ongoing epidemics, Rift Valley Fever (RVF) and Mpox. While the situation remains under control, public vigilance is still required.

Rift Valley Fever (RVF): 449 confirmed cases, 407 recoveries

As of November 13, Senegal has recorded 6 new cases of RVF, with no new deaths.

Since the start of the epidemic, the total number of deaths is:

449 confirmed cases, 31 deaths and 407 recoveries

Geographical distribution of cases:

The Saint Louis region remains the major epicenter of the epidemic with 334 cases, concentrated particularly in the following districts:

Richard-Toll (153 cases)

Saint-Louis (79 cases)

Podor (54 cases)

Dagana (36 cases)

The other affected regions are:

Matam: 30 cases

Fatick: 25 cases (including Diofior, Diakhao, Passy, Pété, Sokone, Niakhar)

Louga: 20 cases

Kaolack: 20 cases

Dakar: 10 cases (including Keur Massar, Sangalkam, Guédiawaye)

Tambacounda: 4 cases

Thiès: 2 cases

Kédougou: 2 cases

Kaffrine: 2 cases

Monkeypox (Mpox): 10 cases, no deaths

Since August 22, 2025, 10 cases of Mpox have been recorded, including: 8 confirmed cases and 2 probable cases.

Location and condition of patients

9 cases are located in the Dakar region.

One case is located in the Ziguinchor region.

Good news: All patients have recovered, and no deaths have been recorded. Currently, 22 contacts are being monitored.

A call for vigilance and collaboration

The Ministry of Health and Social Action urges the public to:

strictly adhere to preventive measures, actively collaborate with health workers and community relays, and report any suspicious symptoms to health authorities.