Epidemiology
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported a decline in new Lassa fever cases across the country, but noted that the fatality rate remains alarmingly high. The agency confirmed 5 new cases in Bauchi, Ondo, and Edo States, down from 12 the previous week. Despite the
Lassa fever
The death toll from the Lassa fever outbreak in Nigeria has risen to 155, with 825 confirmed cases and over 6,520 suspected infections reported since the start of the year. The Nigeria Center for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed that 21 of Nigeria's 36 states
Lassa fever
A severe Lassa fever outbreak is gripping Nigeria, with 156 deaths reported this year, surpassing the fatality rate of last year. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed 836 cases across 21 states and 105 local government areas, with Ondo State accounting for the highest number
Lassa fever
A devastating surge in Lassa fever cases and deaths has been reported by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), with 822 confirmed cases and 155 deaths so far this year. The outbreak has concentrated in five states, with Ondo and Edo being the hardest hit, and is
Epidemiology
Lassa fever continues to spread in Nigeria, with the country recording 11 new confirmed cases between January 1 and July 20, 2025. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has released data showing a total of 822 confirmed cases and 155 deaths. The Case Fatality Rate (CFR) has increased
Lassa fever
Nigeria is facing a severe Lassa fever outbreak, with 822 confirmed cases and 155 deaths recorded in 2025. The case fatality rate has increased to 18.9%, up from 17.1% in 2024. The disease has spread to 21 states and 105 Local Government Areas, with five states accounting for
Epidemiology
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported a significant increase in Lassa fever cases, with 6,640 suspected and 822 confirmed cases recorded in the past six months, resulting in 155 deaths. The case fatality rate (CFR) stands at 18.9 per cent, higher than the
Epidemiology
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported a significant increase in Lassa fever cases and deaths in the country, with 152 fatalities recorded as of 2025 Epidemiological Week 28. The case fatality rate (CFR) has also risen to 18.7 per cent, up from 17.3
Epidemiology
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported a significant increase in Lassa fever cases and deaths in the country, with 152 fatalities recorded as of 2025 Epidemiological Week 28. The case fatality rate (CFR) has also risen to 18.7 per cent, up from 17.3
Epidemiology
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported a significant increase in Lassa fever cases and deaths in the country, with 152 fatalities recorded as of 2025 Epidemiological Week 28. The case fatality rate (CFR) has also risen to 18.7 per cent, up from 17.3
Lassa fever
The Lassa fever outbreak in Nigeria has taken a devastating turn, with 152 deaths reported since the beginning of the year, and 811 confirmed cases. The Nigeria Center for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) said that more than 6,520 suspected infections have been recorded, with a case fatality rate
Lassa fever
Nigeria is grappling with a resurgence of Lassa fever, a deadly viral disease that has claimed 152 lives in the first 28 weeks of 2025. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) reports an alarming case fatality rate of 18.7%, a significant increase from 17.3% recorded during the
