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Lassa Fever Situation Report

January 6, 2026

Youths most affected in 1,119 2025 Lassa fever cases: NCDC

The NCDC noted that males were slightly more affected than females.

Lassa-fever
December 19, 2025

Lassa Fever: Nigeria recorded 1,069 confirmed cases, 195 deaths in 2025, says NCDC

The agency noted that the CFR of 18.2 per cent in 2025 was higher than the 16.5 per cent recorded during the same period in 2024.

Lassa fever
December 10, 2025

NCDC reports 17 new Lassa fever cases, one death

Nigeria recorded the highest global burden, with most cases reported in Ondo, Edo, Bauchi, Taraba, and Ebonyi.

Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention
October 12, 2024

Ondo, Edo record nine fresh cases of Lassa fever, says NCDC

The NCDC stated that the country was witnessing a surge in Lassa fever cases.

Lassa-fever
October 3, 2023

Lassa Fever Outbreak: 1,968 cases recorded in 28 states, NCDC says

NCDC has registered 1,068 Lassa fever infections across 112 local government areas in 28 states.

Lassa fever infected patient

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