Nigeria: Lassa Fever Cases Rise to 1,035, Deaths Hit 252 - NCDC
[Vanguard] The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported 14 new confirmed lassa fever cases in week 33, bringing cumulative infections to 1,035.
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has announced a significant rise in Lassa fever cases, with 14 new confirmed infections reported in week 33, bringing the total to 1,035. These cases were identified in Ondo, Bauchi, Edo, and Benue states between August 10 and August 16. During the same period, cumulative deaths increased to 252, resulting in a case fatality rate of 24.4%, which is higher than the 18.6% recorded in 2025.
The 14 new cases represent a rise from four cases reported during epidemiological week 32, when infections were found in Ondo and Edo states. Overall, 23 states have reported at least one confirmed Lassa fever case across 117 local government areas, with Bauchi, Ondo, Taraba, Benue, and Edo states accounting for 87% of all confirmed cases.
People aged 21 to 30 years continue to be the primary age group affected by the disease in both reporting weeks. The NCDC assured that it would maintain surveillance and response activities, as Lassa fever remains a significant public health concern across the affected states.
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