NCDC Reports 85% of Lassa Fever Cases in Five Nigerian States

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.

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85% of Lassa fever cases concentrated in five states – NCDC

In its latest situation report covering Epidemiological Week 10 (2-8 March 2026), the agency disclosed that five states - Bauchi, Ondo, Taraba, Benue and Edo - account for 85 per cent of all confirmed cases recorded so far this year. The post 85% of Lassa fever cases concentrated in five states – NCDC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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NCDC Reports 85% of Lassa Fever Cases in Five Nigerian States

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