Delta to start local Lassa fever testing by 2027
Delta State is set to begin local Lassa fever testing by March 2027 with a new public health laboratory, improving disease response and reducing reliance o Read More: https://punchng.com/delta-to-start-local-lassa-fever-testing-by-2027/
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported 14 new cases of Lassa fever, raising the total number of infections to 1,035. These cases were confirmed between August 10 and August 16 in Bauchi, Benue, Ondo, and Edo states. The case fatality rate has increased to 24.4 percent, up from 18.6 percent in 2025.
The 14 new cases represent a rise from the four cases reported during Week 32, when cases were only recorded in Ondo and Edo states. The cumulative infections reached 1,021 during Week 32, with 240 deaths and a case fatality rate of 23.5 percent. This figure marked a decline from the 17 confirmed cases recorded during Week 31, indicating fluctuations in weekly transmission.
By Week 33, Lassa fever had been reported in 23 states across 117 local government areas. Despite the concerning rise in cases, the NCDC is committed to ongoing surveillance and response efforts to combat the disease.
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