The recent outbreak of the Mpox virus, formerly known as monkeypox, has attracted widespread international attention, with Spain being one of the European countries most affected. Since the outbreak began in 2022, Spanish authorities have implemented several measures to limit the spread of the virus. The Spanish government is closely monitoring the situation, and the Ministry of Health has stated that the situation is currently under control.
Since the beginning Outbreak In April 2022, a total of 8,104 confirmed cases were reported across the country, of which 264 have so far been reported in 2024. These figures confirm that Spain is the most affected country in the European Union, which has led to the activation of several monitoring and prevention mechanisms.
to distribution Monkeypox cases in Spain are not evenly distributed across the country. Different autonomous communities report different numbers of confirmed cases, resulting in variations in the severity of the situation in each region. Understanding these differences is crucial to developing effective prevention strategies.
to Madrid area It is without a doubt the most affected region in Spain. With thousands of confirmed cases since the outbreak began, this community accounts for nearly a third of the country’s total cases. The high population density and frequent social interaction in this urban environment may contribute to the rapid spread of the virus.
Catalonia and Andalusia Madrid followed in terms of the number of confirmed cases. In Catalonia, there has also been a major effort to combat the spread of monkeypox. The regional government has worked with local health services to identify at-risk groups and provide them with information on preventive measures.
Andalusia, with its high number of cases, has also taken a proactive approach. The focus is not only on vaccination, but also on increasing awareness of the disease among the population. Educational campaigns have been launched to make people aware of the symptoms and ways the virus spreads.
At the bottom of the list are areas such as: La Rioja, Navarre in CantabriaThe number of confirmed cases is much lower. This can be attributed to several factors, including demographic differences and less intense social interactions.
A notable feature of the current situation is the demographics of those infected. Almost all confirmed cases in 2024 are Men, average age 37Most cases occur in the age group of 30 to 49 years. These data indicate a specific target group that requires more attention in terms of prevention and treatment.
Although most cases do not require hospitalization, some serious cases have been reported. So far, twelve cases have been hospitalized, all in men with an average age of 30.5 years.
In 2024, 264 new cases have been confirmed so far, just a small proportion of the total number of cases since the outbreak began. More than 40,610 people in Spain have been vaccinated so far, but only a small proportion have completed the full two-dose vaccination course.
