Tag: Lassa fever
Lassa fever kills 214 across Nigeria as fatality rate reaches 25%
According to NSDC, five states account for 84 per cent of all confirmed cases of Lassa fever in the country.
Lassa Fever claims 15 lives in Edo as confirmed cases rise to 82
The Edo State Government has disclosed that no fewer than 15 persons have died from Lassa fever since the latest…
UNIOSUN Biotechnology student secures international research grant for Lassa Fever detection innovation
The development marks another milestone for the university in its efforts to promote research, innovation and global academic engagement among…
Lagos warns residents to remain vigilant against Lassa fever
“Once introduced into a community, the disease can spread from person to person through direct contact with the bodily fluids…
Lagos raises Lassa Fever alarm, launches Statewide Campaign
The Lagos State Government has issued a red alert over rising Lassa fever cases nationwide, commencing a statewide awareness and…
Lassa Fever deaths spike in Nigeria — NCDC
A total of 26 new confirmed cases were reported in week 13 across Edo, Bauchi, Ondo, Taraba, Ebonyi, Benue, and…
NCDC, NMA Urge doctors to heighten vigilance as Lassa fever persists
Health authorities said early detection, prompt treatment and strict infection control measures remain critical to reducing mortality and preventing outbreaks.
Benue battles rising Lassa fever cases as death toll hits 10
Asema said, “The state is currently facing devastating outbreak of Lassa fever, with 45 cases confirmed positive and 10 cumulative…
Lassa fever death toll hits 70 as NCDC confirms 318 cases
“Protecting healthcare workers remains a top priority. We are actively investigating the drivers of healthcare worker infections to better understand…
70 Dead, 318 cases reported as Lassa Fever ravages Nigeria
Idris called on state governments to intensify contact tracing, enforce rigorous infection prevention and control protocols in health facilities, and…
NCDC confirms 17 dead as Lassa Fever ravages Nigeria
The agency said that 89 per cent of all confirmed cases were reported from Bauchi, Ondo, Taraba and Edo states,…
Seven new suspected Lassa fever cases recorded
Health authorities in Benue State have recorded seven new suspected cases of Lassa fever, raising fresh concern over the spread…
Lassa Fever claims four lives in Nasarawa
Abdulahhi attributed the spread of the virus to poor handling and lack of accessible transport system for surveillance officers...
Lassa fever kills 195 across Nigeria – NCDC
The report showed that 89 per cent of confirmed Lassa fever cases in 2025 came from four states: Ondo 36…
Nigeria records 177 Lassa fever deaths as fatality rate rises
The NCDC reported a slight increase in new infections, rising from 11 cases in Week 43 to 12 in Week…