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Lassa Fever
Coverage of Lassa Fever in the Nexus archive.
- Lassa Fever: Death toll hits 221 as fatality rate rises above 2025 level – NCDC
The death toll from Lassa Fever has reached 221, with the fatality rate exceeding the 2025 level, according to the NCDC's situation report for epidemiological week 26. The report was released on Friday, highlighting a concerning increase in mortality rates.
- NCDC updates Lassa fever death rate to 19.3% as outbreak reaches 23 states
The NCDC has updated the Lassa fever death rate to 19.3%, with the outbreak now affecting 23 states and 109 Local Government Areas (LGAs) since the beginning of the year.