Epidemiology
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported a significant surge in Lassa fever cases and deaths in 2025. As of epidemiological Week 28, Nigeria has recorded 152 deaths from Lassa fever, with a Case Fatality Rate (CFR) of 18.7 per cent, higher than the 17.
Lassa fever
June marked significant developments in Nigeria's health sector, with promising initiatives and concerning setbacks. The federal government announced a fresh disbursement of N32 billion under the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) to revamp primary healthcare centres, while Lagos State is on the verge of eliminating malaria through
Epidemiology
Lassa fever, a viral disease, has taken a toll on Nigeria, with the latest update from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) confirming 145 deaths related to the disease. This significant increase in fatalities has raised concerns over the spread of the disease, with a case fatality
Disease transmission
Lassa Fever, a viral hemorrhagic illness endemic to West Africa, has been ravaging rural areas in Nigeria, particularly among poor communities. The virus is transmitted through contact with infected multi-mammal rats, human body fluids, or contaminated water sources. Despite its deadly impact, emergency protocols have not been triggered, highlighting the
Epidemiology
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported 145 deaths from Lassa fever as of 2025 Epidemiological Week 25, with a case fatality rate (CFR) of 18.6 per cent. This marks an increase from 17.6 per cent reported for the same period in 2024. The
Epidemiology
Nigeria continues to struggle with the Lassa fever outbreak, with 766 confirmed cases and 145 deaths reported in 2023 across 18 states. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has issued a latest situation report, highlighting the alarming fatality rate of 18.9 per cent, a significant increase
Epidemiology
Nigeria continues to struggle with the Lassa fever outbreak, with 766 confirmed cases and 145 deaths reported in 2023 across 18 states. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has issued a latest situation report, highlighting the alarming fatality rate of 18.9 per cent, a significant increase
Epidemiology
Nigeria continues to struggle with the Lassa fever outbreak, with 766 confirmed cases and 145 deaths reported in 2023 across 18 states. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has issued a latest situation report, highlighting the alarming fatality rate of 18.9 per cent, a significant increase
Epidemiology
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed a significant surge in Lassa fever cases, with 766 confirmed infections reported across 18 states in 2025. The outbreak has claimed 145 lives so far, with a high fatality rate of 18.9% reported in the latest situation report. The majority
Lassa fever
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed eight new cases of Lassa fever between June 9th and 15th, raising the total number of confirmed infections to 766 this year. Two additional deaths were recorded, bringing the national fatality toll to 145. The new cases emerged from Edo, Ondo,
Lassa fever
The Nigerian Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported a significant increase in Lassa fever cases and deaths, with the fatality rate rising to 18.9% from 17.8% in 2024. The agency has confirmed 758 cases and 143 deaths so far this year, with 11 new cases
Epidemiology
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported a significant increase in the case fatality rate (CFR) of Lassa fever infections, surpassing the rate recorded in the same period in 2024. As of epidemiological week 23 in 2025, a total of 143 deaths have been reported, with
