Lassa fever surges as Nigeria records 66 cases, 7 deaths in 3 weeks

… 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 spread across 23 states and 111 local government areas.

The latest NCDC situation reports show sustained transmission between epidemiological weeks 24 and 26, with health authorities warning that the country remains at risk and urging Nigerians to remain vigilant.