The Ministry of Health and Public Hygiene published a new update on the Rift Valley Fever (RVF) and Mpox epidemics on November 25, 2025. Here are the key points to remember.

As of November 24, 2025, 5 new positive cases were reported and no deaths were recorded. Since the start of the epidemic, Senegal has recorded a total of 505 confirmed cases, including 31 deaths and 462 recoveries.

Distribution of cases by region

1. Saint-Louis: 352 cases

DS Saint-Louis: 80

DS Richard-Toll: 156

DS Podor: 67

DS Pété: 13

DS Dagana: 36

2. Fatick: 36 cases

DS Fatick: 7

DS Dioffior: 15

DS Diakhao: 2

DS Passy: 4

DS Foundiougne: 4

DS Sokone: 1

DS Niakhar: 4

3. Louga: 21 cases

DS Linguère: 9

DS Keur Momar Sarr: 5

DS Sakal: 3

DS Dahra: 3

DS Coki: 1

4. Matam: 36 cases

DS Thilogne: 16

DS Kanel: 10

DS Ranérou: 3

DS Matam: 7

5. Kaolack: 25 cases

DS Nioro: 1

DS Kaolack: 16

DS Ndofane: 7

DS Guinguinéo: 1

6. Dakar: 15 cases

DS Keur Massar: 4

DS Sangalakam: 9

DS Guédiawaye: 2

7. Kédougou: 2 cases

DS Kédougou: 1

DS Salémata: 1

8. Tambacounda: 9 cases

DS Kidira: 7

DS Bakel: 1

DS Goudiry: 1

9. Thiès: 4 cases

DS Thiès: 2

DS Pout: 1

DS Joal: 1

10. Kaffrine: 2 cases

DS Birkelane: 2

11. Kolda Region: 3 cases

DS Vélingara: 3

Mpox

Since the first case was recorded on August 22, 2025, Senegal has recorded:

9 confirmed cases

2 probable cases

No deaths.

9 patients cured

46 contacts followed up

The infections are mainly located in the Dakar region (10 cases) and the Ziguinchor region (1 case). The Ministry of Health reminds the public of the importance of:

strictly adhere to preventive measures,

. remain vigilant,

. to collaborate with health workers and community relays in order to limit the spread of epidemics.