Lassa fever

NCDC records rise in Lassa fever cases nationwide as death toll hits 221

  The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has said Nigeria recorded an…

Nigeria’s rising Lassa Fever deaths spark renewed calls for emergency action

Nigeria's worsening Lassa fever outbreak has intensified concerns over the country's public health response…

Benue doctor dies of lassa fever as state renews surveillance efforts

A senior medical practitioner affiliated with the AIDS Prevention Initiative in Nigeria in Konshisha…

Lassa fever kills 214 as fatality rate rises to 25% — NCDC

  Lassa fever has claimed 214 lives in Nigeria, with the case fatality rate…

Oyo confirms five Lassa fever cases, one death

  The Oyo State Government on Friday confirmed five cases of Lassa fever, with…

Oyo confirms lassa fever death, activates emergency response

  The Oyo State Government has confirmed a case of Lassa fever at the…

NCDC reports sharp rise in Lassa fever deaths

  The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has reported a sharp rise…

Six health workers contract Lassa fever in one week — NCDC

  The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has reported that six healthcare…

NCDC confirms 165 Lassa fever cases, 31 deaths in five weeks

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has confirmed 165 Lassa fever cases and 31…

Lassa fever kills 17 Nigerians in eight states — NCDC

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has reported that 17 people have died from…

Benue records seven new suspected Lassa fever cases

Benue State has recorded seven new suspected cases of Lassa fever, raising fresh concerns…

Lassa fever kills 138 in 15 states, says NCDC

At least 138 people have died from Lassa fever between January and May 4,…

UK returnee dies of Lassa fever in Ondo

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed the death of a…

Lassa fever kills 12 in Ondo

At least 12 people have died from Lassa fever in Ondo State, with 112…

NCDC reports 12 deaths, 76 new lassa fever cases in 10 states

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has reported 76 new cases of Lassa fever…