The Nigerian Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported that 177 fatalities were recorded due to Lassa fever in Nigeria from January to early November 2025.
This information was included in the NCDC’s situation report for week 44, which spans from October 27 to November 2.
The document, published on Thursday indicates that the number of confirmed cases increased slightly from 11 in epidemiological week 43 to 12 in week 44, with infections recorded in Ondo, Edo, and Benue states.
To date, the nation has reported 966 confirmed cases spread across 21 states and 102 local government areas. The mortality rate is 18.3 per cent, which is greater than the 16.5 per cent observed during the same time frame in 2024.
“Total confirmed cases for week 44 (2025) amount to 966, with 177 fatalities, resulting in a CFR of 18.3 percent (an increase from 16.5 percent during the same period in 2024),” the report mentioned.
The NCDC stated that four states—Ondo, Bauchi, Edo, and Taraba—represent 87 percent of all confirmed cases, highlighting the ongoing significant impact on these regions.
The agency also stated that the age group most impacted is between 21 and 30 years old. It noted that no new healthcare professionals were infected during the reporting week, which is a favorable sign after several months of worries regarding workplace exposure.
Although there has been an increase in confirmed cases this week, the total number of suspected and confirmed cases has gone down when compared to the same time frame in 2024, indicating a possible reduction in spread or better monitoring.
The NCDC called for ongoing caution, prompt reporting of symptoms, and compliance with protective measures, particularly in areas heavily affected.
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