The NCDC DG attributed the outbreak to poor sanitation, inadequate access to clean water, and widespread open defecation.
The latest figures indicate a surge in infections, with 807 suspected cases and 74 deaths reported across 22 states and Abuja as of March 26, 2025.
Lassa fever has killed a medical doctor in Ondo, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention says.
He urged Nigerians to maintain proper hygiene, control rodent populations, and seek early medical intervention.
He reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to strengthening surveillance and response efforts across the country.
Mr Idris particularly warned against poor food hygiene during festive gatherings.
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has raised concern over the rising incidences of infectious diseases across the country
AMR causes 700,000 deaths globally each year, a number that could rise to 10 million by 2050.
NCDC’s director general, Jide Idris, said the diseases pose significant health risks and underscore the need for coordinated national and regional responses.
Mr Idris stated, “We want a situation whereby febrile illnesses are detected early, managed effectively.’’
