Nigeria Records 263 Lassa Fever Deaths, 1,115 Confirmed Cases in 2026
The NCDC reports 263 Lassa fever deaths and 1,115 confirmed cases in Nigeria between January and September 20, 2026, as the case fatality rate rises.
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Lassa Fever Death Toll Hits 252 as NCDC Records 1,035 Cases
The death toll from Lassa fever in Nigeria has risen to 252. This comes after the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) reported 14 new confirmed cases during epidemiological week 33. The new infections were recorded between August 10 and August 16 in Ondo, Bauchi, Edo and Benue states, according to the NCDC’s…
Nigeria’s 2026 Lassa Fever Outbreak: What You Need to Know to Stay Safe
The numbers are rising. The fatality rate is higher than last year. And most Nigerians still remain unaware of the warning signs. A Deadlier Season Nigeria is in the grip of one of its most alarming Lassa fever seasons in years. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed that deaths from…
NCDC Reports 75 Lassa Fever Deaths In Seven Weeks
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) reported 75 Lassa fever deaths across Nigeria in seven weeks. In its latest situation report the agency confirmed 326 cases as of epidemiological week seven from February 9 to 15. These cases spread across 16 states and 58 local government areas. The report showed a case…