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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.
Benue State Health Official Confirms Physician Death from Lassa Fever
A medical doctor has died from Lassa fever in Benue State, prompting health authorities to renew emergency containment and contact tracing efforts.
Lassa Fever Fatalities Reach 214 as Mortality Rate Climbs to 25 Percent
Nigeria reports 214 deaths from Lassa fever in 2026, with the fatality rate climbing to 25 percent amid concerns over delayed treatment and sanitation.