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Lassa Fever: Medical Academy Demands Action as Deaths Hit 204

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed that Lassa fever has killed 204 people in Nigeria in 2026, prompting the Nigerian Academy of Medicine to demand urgent government action as the fatality rate worsens. As of May 29, 2026, the NCDC has recorded 793 laboratory-confirmed Lassa fever cases across multiple states, with the outbreak's case fatality rate rising to approximately 25.7%, higher than previous years and surpassing 2025 levels. Delayed treatment and weak surveillance systems have been cited as major factors contributing to the rising death toll. The Academy of Medicine has called on the Federal Government to declare the Lassa fever outbreak a national health emergency, strengthen year-round surveillance, improve early detection systems, and ensure adequate funding for diagnostics, treatment, and community engagement. Members warned that the current trend threatens Nigeria's public health security and […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA June 1, 2026

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Nigeria

Lassa fever kills four in Nasarawa, hospital shut

Four people, including two pregnant women, have died from suspected Lassa fever in Awe Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.​Following the deaths, the Nasarawa State Government has closed the General Hospital in Awe and placed health workers, including the Medical Superintendent, in isolation as a precaution.​ Health officials said the situation worsened after a woman with symptoms suspected to be Lassa fever died shortly after arriving at a health facility, followed days later by her husband with similar signs.​Poor handling of suspected cases and the escape of some patients referred to Lafia for isolation have raised concern among residents and health workers.​ The state’s Director of Public Health reported that only one case has been laboratory confirmed so far, but surveillance and fumigation are ongoing at the hospital to prevent further spread.​Health workers are calling for urgent provision of protective […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA January 8, 2026

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Nigeria

Nigeria Records 166 Lassa Fever Deaths in 2025, Says NCDC

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported that Lassa fever has killed 166 people in the country so far in 2025. According to the NCDC's latest report, the total number of confirmed cases this year has reached 895. This results in a high case fatality rate of 18.5%, meaning approximately 1 in 5 confirmed patients has died. This rate is higher than what was recorded at the same time last year. The disease has been detected in 21 states. However, 90% of all cases are concentrated in just five states: Ondo, Bauchi, Edo, Taraba, and Ebonyi. In a positive development, the most recent weekly data (September 8-14) showed only 11 new cases, indicating a slight decline. Young adults aged 21 to 30 remain the most affected group. While the number of cases is currently lower than in 2024, […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA October 2, 2025

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Nigeria–U.S. partnership strengthens cholera resilience, says CDC

Nigeria is transitioning from emergency cholera response to building long-term resilience against outbreaks, thanks to its partnership with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), officials say. Dr. Muhammad Saleh, Senior Emergency Management Specialist at the U.S. CDC, said on Wednesday in Abuja that the joint effort is focused on strengthening surveillance, laboratory systems, and community-level interventions to curb recurring epidemics. “Cholera has been a persistent challenge in Nigeria, but we are now going beyond reactive response. We are building systems that can withstand future outbreaks, from infection prevention and control to rapid community detection and treatment,” Saleh explained. One of the key interventions has been the widespread distribution of oral rehydration solutions (ORS) and rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) in high-burden states. This has enabled frontline health workers to detect suspected cases early and provide life-saving care. On […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA September 24, 2025

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