The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported a concerning increase in Lassa fever cases as the country navigates epidemiological week 41 of 2024
28 states have confirmed at least one case across 125 local government areas (LGA) in 2024.
NCDC director-general Jide Idris disclosed this in an interview with journalists on Tuesday in Abuja.
The NCDC boss noted that every individual, irrespective of age, is susceptible to Lassa fever, stressing the need for caution to avoid the devastating effects.
NCDC said that despite efforts to combat the Lassa fever outbreak, challenges have persisted.
NCDC has registered 1,068 Lassa fever infections across 112 local government areas in 28 states.
