The case fatality rate (CFR) increased to 19.4 per cent compared to 17.5 per cent during the same period in 2024, reflecting a higher mortality rate.

Lassa fever has claimed 70 lives this year, with Taraba, Ondo and Edo states having the highest number of casualties, Daily Trust reports.According to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and ...

NCDC stated that 10 states have recorded at least one confirmed case of Lassa fever across 54 LGAs between week one to four.

Lassa fever is an acute viral hemorrhagic (excessive bleeding ... and in severe cases, unexplainable bleeding from ears, eyes, nose, mouth, and other body openings. AllAfrica publishes around 500 ...

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has initiated a sensitisation campaign in Yobe to educate communities on cerebrospinal meningitis, lassa fever, and cholera. Speaking during the campaign in ...

Benue State Government on Tuesday said it recorded 26 deaths from Lassa fever, adding that some other cases of the viral disease were also documented in 2024. The Benue State Epidemiologist, Dr Msuega ...

The NCDC said the number of new confirmed cases decreased from 89 in epi week two of 2025 to 71 in week threeNigeria has recorded 214 confirmed cases and 39 deaths from Lassa fever across 10 states ...

Early symptoms can resemble those of more common illnesses like the flu, including muscle aches, fever, and chills. Vomiting blood and diarrhoea, and uncontrolled bleeding from the eyes ...

He also explained the symptoms of Cholera to include severe diarrhea, dehydration, vomiting, and rapid weight loss while that of Lassa fever include fever, weakness, headache, vomiting, and, in severe ...

Edo has recorded 56 Lassa fever cases and eight deaths ... He urged residents to report anyone with symptoms like fever, weakness, headaches, vomiting, or bleeding to the nearest health facility ...