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NCDC Reports 1,086 Lassa Fever Cases, 259 Deaths

Kazeem Tunde — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:58:37 +0000

NCDC Reports 1,086 Lassa Fever Cases, 259 Deaths The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention says Nigeria recorded 1,086 confirmed Lassa fever cases and 259 deaths across 24 states and 118 Local Government Areas in 2026. The agency said this in a statement on Tuesday, citing findings contained in its Lassa Fever Situation […]

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Lassa Fever Cases Rise To 1,035, Deaths Hit 252 – NCDC

Kazeem Tunde — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:39:36 +0000

Lassa Fever Cases Rise To 1,035, Deaths Hit 252 – NCDC The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported 14 new confirmed lassa fever cases in week 33, bringing cumulative infections to 1,035. The latest cases were recorded between Aug. 10 and Aug. 16, in Ondo, Bauchi, Edo and Benue states, […]

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Six Health Workers Contract Lassa Fever In One Week- NCDC

Kazeem Tunde — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:12:21 +0000

Six Health Workers Contract Lassa Fever In One Week- NCDC The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says six healthcare workers were infected with Lassa fever in one week, raising fresh concerns about occupational exposure among frontline health personnel. The NCDC disclosed this on Monday in its Lassa Fever Situation Report for […]

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Lassa Fever Kills 10 In Benue, 45 Cases Confirmed

Kazeem Tunde — Sat, 28 Feb 2026 12:31:02 +0000

Lassa Fever Kills 10 In Benue, 45 Cases Confirmed Benue State is grappling with a severe outbreak of Lassa Fever, with 45 confirmed cases and 10 cumulative deaths recorded out of 250 suspected infections across the state. Health authorities describe the situation as alarming, particularly as the virus spreads among frontline medical personnel. The […]

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Edo Declares Lassa Fever Outbreak, Records Six Deaths

Kazeem Tunde — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 19:26:51 +0000

Edo Declares Lassa Fever Outbreak, Records Six Deaths The Edo State Commissioner for Health, Dr Cyril Oshiomhole, has revealed that six persons have died from Lassa fever in the state. Addressing journalists in Benin on Friday, Oshiomhole also revealed that the state has recorded 28 confirmed cases of the fever. He said that the […]

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Kwara Dismisses Lassa Fever Death Rumours At NYSC Orientation Camp

Kazeem Tunde — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 12:27:08 +0000

Kwara Dismisses Lassa Fever Death Rumours At NYSC Orientation Camp The Kwara State Government has debunked reports circulating on social media alleging that a corps member died of Lassa fever at the National Youth Service Corps orientation camp in the state. The clarification was issued on Tuesday in a statement by the Ministry of […]

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Plateau Records 11 Lassa Fever Cases, Four Deaths

Kazeem Tunde — Sat, 07 Feb 2026 13:07:29 +0000

Plateau Records 11 Lassa Fever Cases, Four Deaths Plateau State authorities have confirmed an outbreak of Lassa fever in seven local government areas, reporting 11 positive cases and four deaths since December 2025. The state Commissioner for Health, Dr Nicholas Baamlong, spoke at a press briefing on Saturday at the Ministry of Health in […]

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Lassa Fever Kills 17 Nigerians In Eight States – NCDC

Kazeem Tunde — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 19:25:32 +0000

Lassa Fever Kills 17 Nigerians In Eight States – NCDC The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says that no fewer than 17 people have died from Lassa fever across eight states in Nigeria in the first three weeks of 2026. The NCDC, on Thursday, in its weekly epidemiological report for week three, said […]

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NCDC Reports 17 New Lassa Fever Cases, One Death

Kazeem Tunde — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:19:40 +0000

NCDC Reports 17 New Lassa Fever Cases, One Death The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported 17 new confirmed Lassa fever cases and one death across four states in epidemiological week 47 (Nov. 17–23). The agency disclosed this on Tuesday via its official website in the Lassa Fever Situation Report […]

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966 Lassa Fever Cases, 177 Deaths Recorded – NCDC

Kazeem Tunde — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 05:45:53 +0000

966 Lassa Fever Cases, 177 Deaths Recorded – NCDC Nigeria has recorded 177 deaths from Lassa fever between January and early November 2025, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention said on Thursday. The latest epidemiological situation report released by the NCDC shows that as of epidemiological Week 44 (ending November 2), the […]

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