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This article highlights key news stories in Brazil from March 14 to 21, 2026, including a public transport stoppage, the first case of Mpox, and the ongoing health concerns of environmental activist Raimundo Mendes de Barros.

Ceará confirmed its third mpox infection case in 2026, all reported in Fortaleza.

The first case of mpox has been confirmed in Manhuaçu, Brazil, according to the State Health Secretariat of Minas Gerais.

Argentina has confirmed its first case of the Mpox Clade Ib variant, prompting health authorities to enhance epidemiological surveillance measures.

Travelers are advised to take additional precautions due to the discovery of the highly contagious clade Ib strain of mpox in Austria and Sweden.

The state of Acre, Brazil, has recorded its first case of mpox, classified as imported, following a recent trip to São Paulo by the patient.

Argentina has confirmed its first case of the Mpox Clade Ib variant of monkeypox, which presents with fever, swollen lymph nodes, and skin lesions.

Argentina has confirmed its first case of the highly contagious Mpox Clade Ib, prompting health authorities to heighten awareness of its transmission and risks.

Argentina has reported its first case of Mpox Clade Ib, a more contagious and severe variant of monkeypox, detected in a 31-year-old man from Buenos Aires.

The World Health Organization has expressed concerns over a newly identified recombinant strain of the Mpox virus, which combines elements from two genetic lineages and evades standard laboratory identification methods.

Ceará has reported its second case of mpox in 2026, both occurring in Fortaleza, with ongoing investigations into other suspected cases.

The first case of severe mpox disease has been reported in New York City, raising concerns about its life-threatening potential and spread.

A newly detected recombinant strain of the Mpox virus raises concerns for the WHO as tests reveal the commonly used antiviral does not work effectively.

Two patients suspected of having Monkeypox in Governador Valadares tested negative for the disease, according to local authorities.

The state of Rio Grande do Norte in Brazil reported its first two cases of mpox in 2026, neither requiring hospitalization.

The number of confirmed mpox cases in Minas Gerais has risen to 13, with most cases occurring in Greater Belo Horizonte.

Brazil has reported a total of 149 confirmed and probable cases of mpox so far in 2026, with no deaths recorded this year.

Toronto has reported its first cases of a new mpox variant, prompting public health officials to encourage vaccinations for those eligible.

Ceará has reported its first case of mpox in 2026, with another two suspected cases under investigation.

Jundiaí, Brazil, has reported its first case of mpox in 2026 involving a man in his thirties who is currently under health monitoring.

The number of confirmed mpox cases in Brazil has surged to 129, with São Paulo accounting for the majority, as health officials monitor the situation.

The Governor Valadares municipal government is investigating two suspected cases of mpox, with patients currently in isolation at the municipal hospital.

Madagascar has received 30,000 doses of vaccine to combat Mpox as the nation faces rising cases and its first official death from the disease.

G1 clarifies the most searched questions about mpox, revealing expert insights on its risks, transmission, and symptoms amid rising cases in Brazil.

There has been a significant spike in Google searches related to mpox in Brazil, surpassing interest in other diseases and indicating heightened public concern and awareness.

British travelers to Spain are advised to exercise caution due to a surge in mpox cases, particularly among men who have sex with men.

The Mpox vaccine is available in Brazil's Unified Health System (SUS) for priority groups but not for the general population, according to the government of Rondônia.

The State Health Department reported five confirmed cases of Mpox in the Campinas region of São Paulo, affecting several cities with ongoing investigations for suspected cases.

The city of São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, has reported its first case of Mpox in 2026 involving a man in his 30s.

Ceará is investigating four suspected cases of mpox as reported by the state health department.

The state health department of Minas Gerais confirmed the first case of mpox in Formiga, affecting a 36-year-old man who recently traveled to Rio de Janeiro.

The state of Minas Gerais in Brazil has confirmed five cases of mpox in 2026, with all patients recovering and no reported deaths.

A young man in Araraquara, Brazil, has been confirmed as the first case of mpox this year in the municipality and is currently in home quarantine under medical supervision.

The Paraná Health Department confirmed its first mpox case in 2026, involving a Paraguayan man seeking treatment in Foz do Iguaçu.

The number of mpox cases in Rondônia has reached eight, including an 8-year-old child, following the confirmation of two new diagnoses.

A 19-year-old girl hospitalized in Mossoró, Brazil, has tested negative for mpox, with no cases reported in the state so far in 2023.

Authorities in Paraíba are investigating a case of a 19-year-old who has been hospitalized with suspected mpox after traveling from João Pessoa.

The state of São Paulo reports its first mpox case this year in Araraquara, with a total of 51 confirmed cases statewide.

Brazil has reported a steep increase in mpox cases, reaching 88 confirmed cases in 2026, almost doubling in just a few days.

A 19-year-old woman with suspected mpox has been transferred to Hospital Rafael Fernandes in Mossoró, Brazil, for further treatment, although there are currently no confirmed cases of the disease in the state.

The Campinas region in Brazil has confirmed five cases of mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, with additional suspected cases reported.

The Health Department of Mossoró is investigating a suspected case of mpox involving a 19-year-old hospitalized at the local emergency unit.

Claims about 38 confirmed cases of mpox in Bahia during Carnival week are false, according to the local health authority.

The Health Secretariat of Brazil has confirmed a case of mpox in the Federal District, with diagnosis made last month.

The Health Department of Minas Gerais confirmed three cases of Mpox in the state, all of whom have recovered.

Two additional cases of mpox have been confirmed in Rondônia, Brazil, bringing the total to six confirmed cases in the state.

Brazil has reported 57 cases of mpox this year, with the majority located in São Paulo, highlighting a need for public health awareness and prevention measures.

The city of Santos, Brazil, has confirmed two cases of mpox, with affected patients showing good clinical recovery and receiving discharge from the hospital.

The Health Secretariat of Bahia has reclassified a previously reported Mpox case, confirming only one remaining case in the state after new evaluations.

Brazil has confirmed 48 cases of mpox in early 2026, primarily concentrated in São Paulo, with no reported deaths.