Lassa Fever: Death toll hits 191 as cases rise
… as NCDC warns of increasing fatality rate By Chioma Obinna The death toll from the outbreak of Lassa fever in Nigeria has risen to 191, with health authorities warning over increasing infections recorded across several states in the country. According to the report, 23 states across 106 local government areas have recorded at least […]
Lassa Fever kills 4 in Nasarawa; govt shuts general hospital
The deaths, which occurred on Wednesday, forced the state government to shut down the General Hospital in Awe, as health workers, including the Medical Superintendent, have been quarantined.
Lassa fever: Nigeria recorded 206 deaths in 2025 – NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, on Tuesday raised the alarm that despite a slight decline in new Lassa fever infections, the disease continues to claim more lives, with a worrying rise in fatalities across the country.
Lassa Fever: 895 confirmed cases, 166 deaths recorded so far in 2025 – NCDC
According to the update, the new cases were recorded in Ondo, Bauchi, Kogi, and Anambra states.
NCDC reports three new Lassa Fever cases in Edo, Ondo
NCDC noted that 90 percent of the confirmed cases originated from Ondo, Bauchi, Edo, Taraba and Ebonyi states.
NCDC urges states to step up as Lassa fever death toll rises
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has urged state governments to strengthen year-round community engagement to curb the spread of Lassa fever.
