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Lassa Fever Death Toll Rises To 100
Nigeria has recorded 29 new Lassa fever infections and five deaths in one week, bringing the total fatalities recorded in 2025 to 100, reports say.
NCDC confirms new Lassa fever case
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed a new case of Lassa fever in a 31-year-old physician who had recently travelled to the United Kingdom.NCDC Director-General,
NCDC confirms Lassa fever death in Nigerian doctor after UK trip, raises surveillance alert
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed a new case of Lassa fever in a 31-year-old
NCDC Confirms Lassa Fever Death Of Nigerian Doctor Returning From UK, 98 Deaths Reported
According to the NCDC’s latest epidemiological report, Nigeria has recorded 2,728 suspected cases and 535 confirmed cases of Lassa fever in 2025, with 98 deaths reported across 14 states. “The current case fatality rate stands at 18.3 per cent, indicating the severity of the disease,” Idris said.
NCDC begins contact tracing as UK returnee dies of Lassa fever
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed a case of Lassa fever in a 31-year-old physician after returning from a trip to the United Kingdom.
Nigeria steps up fight against Lassa fever outbreak after 98 deaths this year
Health officials have confirmed that a patient with recent travel history to the United Kingdom died from the disease after returning to Nigeria, prompting contact tracing efforts in both countries.
Lassa Fever Alert: NCDC Confirms UK-Linked Case, Urges Vigilance As Death Toll Hits 98
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed a case of Lassa fever linked to international travel, raising fresh concerns about the spread of the deadly virus. A 31-year-old physician returning from the UK tested positive and later succumbed to the disease,
NCDC confirms UK returnee died of Lassa fever
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed the death of a 31-year-old physician who succumbed to Lassa fever
Lassa Fever kills 15 in Edo
The Edo State Government has announced that a total of 15 people have died from Lassa fever since its outbreak in the state. DAILY POST reports that the Director of Public Health, Edo State Ministry of Health,
Lassa Fever death toll hits 15 in Edo
By Jethro Ibileke Edo Government has confirmed the death of 15 from the over 1000 cases of Lassa Fever since the latest outbreak of the disease in the State. As at February this year, the State government announced 13 deaths from the hemorrhagic disease.
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Lassa fever: FG tracks 357 suspected patients after UK returnee’s death
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention listed 357 persons for follow-up over the possibility of being infected ...
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Diphtheria: Lagos meets WHO, NCDC over outbreak in school
The Lagos State Government has convened a meeting of critical stakeholders in the health sector as concerns rise over a ...
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Nigeria Battles Lassa Fever: Rising Concerns and Preventative Measures
Nigeria faces a severe Lassa fever crisis with 535 confirmed cases and 98 deaths reported. A case with ties to the UK intensified the situation, prompting contact tracing. The NCDC urges awareness and ...