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Burundi

East African landlocked nation reporting mpox clade Ib transmission.

Last refreshed: 12 May 2026 · Appears in 1 active topic

Common Questions

Where is Burundi located?: Burundi is a landlocked country in East Africa, bordered by Rwanda, Tanzania, Democratic Republic of Congo, and Zambia.Source: general knowledge
What is Burundi's capital?: Gitega is the capital; Bujumbura was the historical commercial centre and former capital.Source: administrative data
Why is Burundi reporting mpox cases in 2026?: Burundi is part of the East-Central African transmission zone for mpox clade Ib, with ongoing surveillance detecting cases.Source: Africa CDC epidemiology

Background

Landlocked East African nation, population ~13m. Capital: Gitega (previously Bujumbura). Borders Rwanda, Tanzania, DRC, Zambia. Reports ongoing mpox clade Ib transmission in 2026.

How the World Sees Them

Uganda Ministry of Health / Diana Atwine

This is an imported case from DRC. The country has not yet confirmed a local case.

Africa CDC / Jean Kaseya

The situation requires speed, scientific rigour and regional solidarity.

WHO / Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

The Director-General will be convening an Emergency Committee, as soon as possible.

World Health Organization

The outbreak is serious but is not the next COVID.