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Burundi
East African landlocked nation reporting Mpox clade Ib transmission.
Last refreshed: 12 May 2026 · Appears in 1 active topic
Background
Landlocked East African nation, population ~13m. Capital: Gitega (previously Bujumbura). Borders Rwanda, Tanzania, DRC, Zambia. Reports ongoing Mpox clade Ib transmission in 2026.
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
How the World Sees Them
IGWG co-chair Tovar da Silva Nunes
Member States have once again demonstrated their commitment to completing the PABS annex.
European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control
the possible involvement of local Anopheles mosquitoes cannot be excluded
Uganda's Ministry of Health
Unless they have other reasons, they should definitely lift the restrictions off the country.
Africa CDC
Transparency builds trust, accelerates delivery and saves lives.
Médecins Sans Frontières
a megafire, with multiple simultaneous focal points
DR Congo Ministry of Health
is evolving favourably
World Health Organization
The outbreak is serious but is not the next COVID.