Sierra Leone Confirms 53 New Mpox Cases, 74 Recoveries, and 25 Total Deaths

June 18, 2025

The Government of Sierra Leone has reported 53 new cases of Mpox, as of 3:00 PM on Tuesday, June 17. While the number of infections continues to rise, there’s also encouraging news: 74 more people have recovered, bringing hope to families and health workers across the country.

Since the outbreak began, 4,151 people have been confirmed to have the virus. Out of those, 3,442 have made full recoveries, while the death toll stands at 25. Currently, 684 active cases remain under monitoring.

Where Are the Cases Coming From?

The Western Urban district is bearing the heaviest burden, with 2,425 confirmed cases, followed by Western Rural with 829. Other affected districts include:

Bombali: 241

Kenema: 101

Port Loko: 153

Kono: 72

Bo: 70

Koinadugu: 58

Kambia: 41

Tonkolili: 47

Karene: 19

Moyamba: 19

Bonthe: 33

Falaba: 17

Kailahun: 14

Pujehun: 12

Who’s Being Affected?

So far, the virus has affected 2,177 males and 1,974 females, showing a nearly even gender distribution.

The National Public Health Agency (NPHA) continues to monitor the situation closely and urges the public to remain alert. For updates or assistance, citizens are encouraged to call the national health line at 117.