NCDC Reports 268 Deaths from Lassa Fever in Nigeria
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) reported that Lassa fever has spread across 119 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in 24 states, with a total death toll of 268. The figures were detailed in the Lassa Fever Situation Report for epidemiological weeks 39 and 40, covering September 21 to October 4, 2026.
The cumulative case fatality rate is 23.6%, an increase from 18.6% during the same period in 2025. The states most affected include Bauchi, Ondo, Taraba, Benue, and Edo, which account for 88% of confirmed cases.
The report indicates that individuals aged between 21 and 30 years are the most affected demographic. In week 40, three new confirmed cases were reported in Bauchi and Benue, raising the cumulative confirmed cases to 1,138.
Week 39 recorded 13 new cases, bringing the total to 1,134. The NCDC has advised the public on preventive measures to reduce the risk of infection.
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