…NCDC flags growing concern over infections, delayed treatmentBy Chioma Obinna The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, (NCDC) on Monday disclosed that the country’s Lassa fever outbreak has claimed 214 lives so far in 2026, with the fatality rate rising to 25 per cent. The report for Epidemiological Week 23, covering June 1 to […]

Lassa fever has claimed 214 lives in Nigeria, with the Case Fatality Rate climbing to 25.0 per cent, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has said.

NCDC reports Lassa fever has claimed 214 lives in Nigeria, with the fatality rate surging to 25%. Learn about affected states and ongoing response efforts.

…NCDC flags growing concern over infections, delayed treatmentBy Chioma Obinna The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, (NCDC) on Monday disclosed that the country’s…

Nigeria has recorded 214 deaths from Lassa fever in 2026, with the Case Fatality Rate (CFR) rising to 25%, according to the latest situation.