Nigeria: Lassa Fever Death Toll Hits 252 - NCDC
[Daily Trust] 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 14 new confirmed Lassa fever cases in the latest week, raising the total number of infections to 1,035. These latest cases were reported between August 10 and August 16 in Ondo, Bauchi, Edo, and Benue states. This brings the cumulative death toll to 252, with a case fatality rate of 24.4 percent, surpassing the 18.6 percent recorded in 2025.
The increase in cases from 4 to 14 represents an escalation from 4 cases reported during the previous epidemiological week. In week 32, there were 1,021 cumulative infections, 240 deaths, and a case fatality rate of 23.5 percent. The agency noted that the weekly transmission of the disease shows fluctuations, with week 32 reporting 17 confirmed cases compared to week 33's 14.
As of week 33, 23 states have reported at least one Lassa fever case across 117 local government areas. The NCDC will maintain surveillance and response activities as Lassa fever remains a significant public health concern in the affected states.
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