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.
Nigeria records 811 Lassa fever cases, 152 deaths
The Case Fatality Rate, CFR, according to the agency, was 18.7%, higher than the 17.3% reported for the same period in 2024.
Lassa Fever: Five states account for 91% of all confirmed cases — NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has revealed that five states—Ondo, Bauchi, Edo, Taraba, and Ebonyi—account for 91 percent of all confirmed Lassa fever cases in the country.
Nigeria records 145 Lassa fever deaths as fatality rate increases
The NCDC said the week 25 figure marks an increase from 17.6 per cent reported for the same period in 2024.
Nigeria records spike in Lassa Fever cases as death toll hits 143
Nigeria has recorded a rise in Lassa fever infections, with 11 new confirmed cases reported in Week 23 of 2025, bringing the total number of deaths to 143 this year.
Lassa fever surge: Nigeria reports rising deaths despite national response efforts
Although the agency said there were no new infections among healthcare workers in the reporting week and no probable cases, challenges persist.
