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Lassa fever
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Lassa Fever Outbreak: Fatality Rate Climbs to 23.7% with 237 Deaths
Nigeria has recorded 237 deaths from Lassa fever in 2026, with the fatality rate rising to 23.7% as the NCDC calls for urgent community action and better healthcare practices.
Lassa Fever Fatalities Reach 229 Amid Recent Surge in Cases
Nigeria has recorded 229 deaths from Lassa fever this year, with the NCDC reporting a surge of 25 new infections in a single week as the country grapples with high fatality rates among young adults.
Lassa Fever Fatalities Reach 229 Amidst Recent Surge in Cases
Nigeria has recorded 229 deaths from Lassa fever this year, as the NCDC reports a rise in new infections across five states and emphasizes the need for early medical intervention.
Benue State reports single Lassa fever case and zero fatalities over the last month
Benue State health officials confirmed one case of Lassa fever with no recent deaths, emphasizing continued vigilance and community education efforts.
Benue Health Official Reports Single Lassa Fever Case in Recent Month
Benue State officials confirmed only one Lassa fever case and zero deaths over the past month, citing successful surveillance and rapid response efforts.
Nigeria Faces Lassa Fever Spike with 66 New Cases and 7 Deaths
Nigeria is battling a rise in Lassa fever infections, with the NCDC reporting 66 new cases and seven deaths across 23 states in just three weeks.
Nigeria Faces Lassa Fever Spike With 66 Infections and 7 Deaths Over Three Weeks
The NCDC reports 66 new Lassa fever cases and seven deaths across 23 Nigerian states, prompting urgent calls for increased public vigilance and improved hygiene.
Lassa Fever Fatalities Reach 221 as Infections Rise
Nigeria has reported 221 deaths from Lassa fever in 2026 as the NCDC tracks a rise in new infections across multiple states.
TETFund Urges Nigerian Researchers to Produce Indigenous Lassa Fever Vaccine
TETFund is pushing Nigerian scientists to prioritize a domestic Lassa fever vaccine following reports that the disease causes up to 10,000 deaths every year.
Benue State Health Authorities Mobilize Following Lassa Fever Death of Physician
Benue State health officials are intensifying surveillance and contact tracing after the death of Dr. Vitalis Tersoo Azever from Lassa fever.