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Lassa fever cases

May 29, 2026

204 deaths recorded in 2026 as NCDC reports decline in Lassa fever cases

NCDC said young adults aged 21–30 years remained the most affected group.

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February 23, 2026

Specimen transport costs, data gaps hindering Lassa fever response: NCDC

Jide Idris, director-general of NCDC, said this on Monday in Abuja.

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March 17, 2025

NCDC reports decline in Lassa fever cases

Public health experts have called for more proactive measures to address gaps in early detection.

Lassa fever infected patient
November 3, 2024

Edo, Ondo, Benue, Taraba lead as Lassa fever cases rise in Nigeria

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has reported a concerning increase in Lassa fever cases as Nigeria navigates epidemiological week 41 of 2024

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January 7, 2023

Nigeria recorded 1,067 cases of Lassa fever in 2022: NCDC

The figure spread across 112 local government areas and 27 states, with a death toll that stood at 189.

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