Quintana Roo, Mexico — The Quintana Roo State Health Secretariat (SESA) has confirmed five active cases of monkeypox in the state, with a sixth suspected case currently under investigation in Cancún. All patients are receiving treatment under strict biosafety protocols and epidemiological monitoring.
Cases Match 2024 Total
According to the official report for week 26 of 2025, the five confirmed cases equal the total number recorded in 2024. The suspected case involves a patient who recently arrived at Cancún’s General Hospital Jesús Kumate Rodríguez from Playa del Carmen. The individual was immediately isolated as a precautionary measure.
Hospital operations continue normally, with sanitization measures implemented in key areas as part of infectious disease protocols. Laboratory results for the suspected case are expected by Monday at the latest.
Annual Monkeypox Cases in Quintana Roo:
- 2023: 46 cases
- 2024: 5 cases
- 2025: 5 confirmed cases (plus 1 suspected)
Transmission and Prevention
Monkeypox (Mpox) spreads primarily through close contact with lesions, bodily fluids, respiratory secretions, or contaminated surfaces such as bedding. It can also originate from animals, classifying it as a zoonotic disease.
SESA urges the public to rely on official sources for information and avoid spreading unverified rumors. Samples from the suspected case are being analyzed by the Quintana Roo State Public Health Laboratory, recognized for its national-level accuracy and efficiency.
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