“Nigerians must act now to prevent further loss of lives,” NCDC warned.
Nigeria reported 747 confirmed cases and 142 deaths so far in 2025, marking a case fatality rate of 19.0 per cent.
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has reported a total of 366 deaths from Lassa fever and meningitis in 24 states.
The agency however said that no healthcare worker was infected in the current week.
The disease symptoms include fever, sore throat, headache, vomiting, muscle pain, and in severe cases, bleeding from body openings.
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.
The HMPV outbreak has overwhelmed hospitals in China, sparking global concern.
Mr Filani underscored the urgent need for innovative strategies to attract, train, and retain skilled workers in the health sector across Nigeria.
The states most affected by cholera outbreak include Lagos, Bayelsa, Zamfara, Abia, Cross River, Bauchi, Delta, Katsina, Imo and Nasarawa.
“I urge all hotels and restaurants to prioritise the health and safety of their guests and staff.’’
