Nigeria's Lassa Fever outbreak has reached 1,000 confirmed cases across 23 states, with 53 health workers among those infected.

Lassa fever has claimed 221 lives in Nigeria, with a fresh surge in infections spreading across 23 states and 111 local government areas, posing a continued public health threat.

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has challenged Nigerian scientists to accelerate the development of a local vaccine for Lassa fever. This initiative aims to address the ongoing public health threat posed by the disease in Nigeria.

The Lassa fever outbreak in Nigeria has spread to 23 states, with the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) reporting a rising fatality rate. The death toll has reached 214, with the fatality rate now at 25%.

Nigeria is facing a severe Lassa fever crisis, with a significant number of healthcare workers, referred to as 'dying healers,' succumbing to the disease while trying to save others.

Health officials in Jigawa, Nigeria, have issued an alert following a death from Lassa fever, warning residents about an outbreak of Lassa fever and meningitis and advising on symptoms and prevention.

The Oyo State government has confirmed a case of Lassa fever within the state and subsequently activated its emergency response protocols to contain the spread.

Nigeria's NCDC reported that Lassa fever deaths have reached 167, although confirmed cases significantly dropped to 26 in Week 13 from 51 in the previous week.

Lassa fever continues to spread across Nigeria, with 146 deaths and 38 health workers infected cumulatively in 21 states and 82 local government areas in 2026.

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According to the report, the infections occurred as the country continues to battle the viral haemorrhagic disease across several states. The post Six health workers contract Lassa fever in one week…

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Nigeria has reported 1,469 suspected cases, 318 confirmed cases and over 70 deaths. The post Enugu on high alert after outbreak of Lassa fever in neighbouring states appeared first on Premium Times…

Health authorities describe the situation as alarming, particularly as the virus spreads among frontline medical personnel. The post Lassa Fever kills 10 in Benue, 45 cases confirmed appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has identified specimen transport costs and data gaps as major obstacles hindering the country's response to Lassa fever, despite improvements in testing turnaround times.

Nigeria's NCDC has expressed concern over increasing Lassa Fever infections and deaths among healthcare workers across several states, including Ondo, Edo, and Bauchi.

Nigeria's Lassa fever crisis has escalated, with 237 deaths reported out of 1,000 confirmed cases nationwide, and a fatality rate rising to 23.7%. Late presentation and high treatment costs are cited as factors fueling the deaths across 23 affected states.

Benue State Government announced only one laboratory-confirmed case of Lassa fever in the past month with no fatalities, attributing it to sustained surveillance and prompt response.

Nigeria's National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) reported that the death toll from Lassa fever has reached 221, with the fatality rate surpassing 2025 levels. The update was released in the epidemiological week 26 situation report.

A doctor in Benue State, Nigeria, has died from Lassa fever following a fresh outbreak of the disease in the region.

Ekiti State in Nigeria has inaugurated a Public Health Emergency Operations Centre Steering Committee. The committee aims to enhance health security and combat diseases such as cholera and Lassa fever.

Nigeria's medical academy is demanding urgent action as the death toll from Lassa fever has climbed to 204, highlighting a surge in cases.

A new scientific study published in the International Journal of Infectious Diseases has established a prioritized research agenda to guide the future introduction and use of Lassa fever vaccines across West Africa.

Oyo State in Nigeria has confirmed a Lassa fever outbreak, reporting five cases and one fatality. Health officials have initiated emergency response measures to contain the spread.

The Oyo State Government has initiated emergency response measures after a 44-year-old woman died from Lassa fever at a hospital in Ibadan, Nigeria.

A new Lassa fever outbreak has been reported in Katsina, Nigeria, resulting in three cases and two deaths. A health expert warns of increasing fatality rates across the country.

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) announced that 85% of confirmed Lassa fever cases this year are concentrated in five states: Bauchi, Ondo, Taraba, Benue, and Edo, according to its latest situation report for Epidemiological Week 10.

The Lassa fever death toll in Nigeria has risen to 109, with a case fatality rate of 23.2%.

“Protecting healthcare workers and preventing healthcare-associated transmission must remain a national priority,” the advisory stated. The post NCDC, NMA urge doctors to heighten vigilance amid…

According to him, coordinated collaboration among stakeholders is key to effectively managing the situation and protecting residents. The post Lassa fever: Benue moves to contain outbreak appeared first on Vanguard News.

New infections were reported in Ondo, Bauchi, Taraba, Edo, Plateau, Gombe, Nasarawa, Kano, Ebonyi, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Kogi, Kebbi, Kaduna, and Benue states. The post Lassa Fever: Nigeria records 82 cases, 20 deaths in one week– NCDC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

According to the state epidemiologist, Asema Msuega, 250 suspected cases of Lassa fever have been recorded in Benue, out of which 45 have been confirmed. The post Lassa Fever: Benue records death of 10 health workers, five doctors affected appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

A Lassa Fever outbreak in Nigeria has a 22% fatality rate, exposing gaps in state-level response, with 15 healthcare workers also infected.

Nigeria's Lassa fever outbreak has claimed 229 lives this year, with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) reporting a fresh spike in infections. Twenty-five new cases were recorded in one week, including a healthcare worker.

A wildlife expert is urging the Nigerian government to implement snake protection laws, arguing that this would help control rodent populations and subsequently reduce the spread of Lassa fever.

Nigeria is experiencing a surge in Lassa fever cases, with 66 new cases and 7 deaths recorded in the past three weeks, bringing the total death toll to 221. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has noted a significant rise in the disease.

The death toll from Lassa fever in Nigeria has risen to 214, with the fatality rate reaching 25%. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) reported the increase in deaths.

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported that Lassa fever deaths have increased to 204, with the fatality rate worsening and surpassing previous year's levels. This indicates a concerning trend in the disease's impact.

Nigeria's Lassa Fever Situation Report for Epidemiological Week 17 indicates that the death toll has reached 190, with the case fatality rate rising to 25.2 per cent.

Health workers in Nigeria have issued an alert to the Jigawa community regarding an outbreak of Lassa fever and meningitis, urging residents to take precautions.

Nigeria has reported a decrease in new Lassa fever cases, though the cumulative death toll has climbed to 170. The rising case fatality rate of 24.8% continues to be a significant concern for public health officials.

The Lagos State Government has issued a public health alert and initiated a statewide awareness and prevention campaign in response to a surge in Lassa fever infections across Nigeria, emphasizing the safety of frontline health workers.

Nigeria is experiencing a severe Lassa fever season, with the World Health Organization noting that laboratory testing is crucial for confirmation as clinical symptoms often overlap with other diseases, leading to misdiagnosis as malaria.

Benue State Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Dr Paul Ogwuche, on Tuesday said the number of suspected Lassa fever cases in the state has risen to 383, with 47 confirmed positive.

The NCDC said the case fatality rate currently stands at 23.2 per cent, higher than the 18.7 per cent recorded during the same period in 2025. The post Lassa fever death toll hits 109 despite decline in new infections– NCDC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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Enugu State’s health system is on high alert for Lassa fever following the deaths of 10 health workers in neighboring Benue.

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. The post Lassa fever surge claims 10 lives in Benue, 45 cases confirmed appeared first on Vanguard News.

Mr Idris said transporting samples from remote communities to state laboratories remains expensive and logistically difficult, particularly in hard-to-reach areas, slowing confirmation and response efforts. The post High transport costs, weak reporting systems slowing Lassa fever response – NCDC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Nigeria's NCDC has deployed dialysis machines to states to manage Lassa fever cases, reporting 74 new confirmed cases and 51 deaths in 2026 across multiple states.