Preventable tetanus remains a risk to newborns worldwide

Newborn tetanus reports rose in Mozambique and Sierra Leone but fell in Angola in 2025. Mozambique reported 139 cases, while Angola reported 79; reporting gaps complicate comparisons.

Mozambique: Reported 139 newborn tetanus cases in 2025, up from 86 in 2024—a 62% rise.
Sierra Leone: Reported 38 newborn tetanus cases in 2025 after none in 2024. Reporting changes could affect the comparison.
Angola: Reported 79 newborn tetanus cases in 2025, down from 295 in 2024. Underreporting means the decline is not an all-clear for babies.

Together, these reports show a continuing threat from a disease preventable through maternal vaccination and clean childbirth, with reporting limitations making trends harder to interpret.