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.

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 has claimed 70 lives this year, with Taraba, Ondo and Edo states having the highest number of casualties, Daily Trust reports.

“In addition, all Lassa ... fever, accompanied by other non-specific signs and symptoms such as headache, body aches, muscle pain, weakness, vomiting, and diarrhea.• Jaundice (yellowing of the ...

It noted that, in addition, all Lassa Fever testing ... symptoms such as fever, muscle pain, sore throat, diarrhea, weakness, vomiting, stomach pain, or unexplained bleeding or bruising, to ...

Ondo state government said 112 cases of Lassa fever have been confirmed out of 353 reported cases in the state since the recent outbreak. It said 12 persons have been killed by the disease.

The resurgence of Lassa fever in Nigeria has sparked concern, with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) confirming 70 fatalities so far in 2025. Between January 27 and ...

The DG who was represented by the National Incident Manager for Lassa Fever Emergency Operation Center, Dr Yetunde Abioye, said more effort will be put in place to ensure adequate functionality of ...

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed the death of twenty-two (22) persons amid 143 cases of Lassa fever ... symptoms such as fever and bleeding.