A 31-year-old physician dies after returning from the UK, with NCDC confirming the cause. Health officials track individuals who had contact with the deceased, including flight...
506 Lassa fever cases and 95 deaths recorded in the first 8 weeks of 2025; 54 new cases in week 8. Case fatality rate remains at...
NCDC reports 38 new confirmed Lassa fever cases and 9 deaths in week 7, with the fatality rate increasing to 19.7%. The outbreak is primarily concentrated...
80 deaths and 413 cases with a 19.4% fatality rate, mainly in Ondo, Edo, and Bauchi. NCDC launches a multi-sector response with rapid teams and enhanced...
Ondo State has recorded 12 deaths and 112 confirmed cases of Lassa fever amid rising concerns. Authorities urge waste management workers and health officials to collaborate...
FG, IHVN, Ondo Govt Open New Lassa Fever Diagnosis Centre New Lab in Ondo to Enhance Early Detection, Reduce Lassa Fever Fatalities IHVN, FG Support Ondo...
Two confirmed deaths from a suspected Lassa fever outbreak in Plateau State, with one patient receiving treatment. Government and NCDC response includes deploying a team for...
214 confirmed Lassa fever cases and 39 deaths reported across 10 states from December 2024 to January 2025. Ondo, Edo, and Bauchi account for 77% of...
Edo announces new Lassa Fever outbreak, urges public to report cases. Emergency teams activated and new Incident Manager appointed. Health measures focus on hygiene, rodent control,...
143 confirmed cases of Lassa fever reported by the NCDC between December 30, 2024, and January 12, 2025, across 7 states. 22 deaths recorded, with a...