NCDC Reports 1,134 Lassa Fever Cases in Nigeria
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) reported that Nigeria has recorded a total of 1,134 confirmed cases of Lassa Fever and 267 deaths since January 2026. The latest update, which includes data from Week 39 (21st – 27th September 2026) and Week 40 (28th September – 4th October 2026), indicates a case fatality rate (CFR) of 23.6%, an increase from 18.5% during the same period in 2025.
The report highlights that 24 states have reported at least one confirmed case across 119 local government areas. Notably, 88% of the confirmed cases are from five states: Bauchi, Ondo, Taraba, Benue, and Edo State.
The predominant age group affected by the disease is 21 to 30 years, and there were no new cases reported among healthcare workers in Week 39.
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