Overview

• Germany has reported 232 Mpox cases in 2025 so far, nearing the 275 total cases from 2024 but well below the 3,672 cases during the 2022 outbreak.
• The Robert Koch-Institut (RKI) attributes the rise to expected fluctuations within sexual networks, particularly among men who have sex with men (MSM).
• Vaccination remains a central preventive measure, with two doses recommended for high-risk groups, including MSM with multiple partners.
• There is no significant spread beyond risk groups, with very few cases reported among women or children, typically as secondary infections.
• Health authorities are monitoring the upcoming festival season for potential clusters but note that similar events in 2024 did not drive notable increases in cases.