The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) reports that 66 confirmed Lassa fever cases and seven deaths are recorded across Nigeria over three consecutive epidemiological weeks, with the latest situation report released on Friday. The cases are reported between Epidemiological Weeks 24 and 26, according to the NCDC updates cited by multiple outlets. The reports describe ongoing transmission, with the outbreak continuing to spread geographically. NCDC information shared by outlets says Lassa fever is detected in 23 states and 111 local government areas. Premium Times additionally reports that the national Lassa fever death toll has reached 221 and that the fatality rate is above the level recorded in 2025, based on the agency’s situation report for Epidemiological Week 26. Together, the sources indicate a continued rise in infections and deaths, while surveillance and response efforts are ongoing. All accounts attribute the figures to NCDC situation reports and frame them as an update on the current outbreak trajectory.
NCDC reports 66 Lassa fever cases and seven deaths across Nigeria in three weeks
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) reports that 66 confirmed Lassa fever cases and seven deaths are recorded across Nigeria over three consecutive epidemiological weeks, with...
- NCDC reports 66 confirmed Lassa fever cases over three consecutive epidemiological weeks (Weeks 24–26).
- NCDC reports seven deaths associated with those 66 cases.
- The outbreak affects 23 states and 111 local government areas, according to NCDC updates cited by outlets.
- Premium Times reports the overall Lassa fever death toll has reached 221.
- Premium Times reports the fatality rate is above the 2025 level, based on NCDC’s Week 26 situation report.
Despite intensified surveillance and response efforts, the disease has now spread across 23 states and 111 local government areas, underscoring its continued public health threat. The post Lassa fever claims 221 lives as NCDC records fresh surge in infections appeared first on Vanguard News.
1 month agoThe agency disclosed this in its Lassa fever situation report for epidemiological week 26, released on Friday The post Lassa Fever: Death toll hits 221 as fatality rate rises above 2025 level – NCDC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
1 month ago… 23 states affected, NCDC raises fresh alarm By Chioma Obinna Nigeria is witnessing a renewed surge in Lassa fever infections, with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, (NCDC), reporting 66 confirmed cases and seven deaths within three consecutive epidemiological weeks. Meanwhile, the NCDC’s latest report also showed that the outbreak continued to […] The post Lassa fever surges as Nigeria records 66 cases, 7 deaths in 3 weeks appeared first on Vanguard News.
1 month agoThe Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed 66 cases of Lassa fever and seven 66 cases of Lassa fever and seven deaths across the country over three consecutive epidemiological weeks. The latest situation reports released by the NCDC on Friday show that the infections were recorded between Epidemiological Weeks 24 and […] 66 Lassa cases, seven deaths in three weeks – NCDC
1 month agoMeanwhile, the NCDC's latest report also showed that the outbreak continued to spread across 23 states and 111 local government areas. The post Lassa fever surges as Nigeria records 66 cases, 7 deaths in 3 weeks appeared first on Vanguard News.
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