Nigeria: Lassa Fever Deaths Rise to 214 As Fatality Rate Reaches 25.0%
The outbreak remains active as five states account for 84% of confirmed cases and no new healthcare worker infections were reported, the NCDC said.
- Lassa fever has claimed 214 lives in Nigeria, with the case fatality rate climbing to 19.3 per cent, as the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention reported the outbreak has affected 23 states and 109 Local Government Areas since January 2026.
- Five states account for 84 per cent of confirmed infections, led by Ondo State with 28 per cent; Bauchi, Taraba, Edo, and Benue follow with 25, 15, 10, and 6 per cent respectively.
- State health officials confirmed on Monday that Dr. Vitalis Tersoo Azever, a medical doctor with APIN Public Health Initiatives in Benue State, died after struggling with Lassa fever for over two weeks.
- Dr. Msonter Anzaa of the Moses Orshio Adasu University Medical Alumni Association declared a seven-day mourning period for both Dr. Azever and Dr. Cedric Tyoor Kondom, who died of bone marrow failure.
- Response efforts continue through the National Lassa Fever Multi-Partner, Multi-Sectoral Incident Management System, though Dr. Anzaa lamented what he described as the "now-too-familiar shortcomings" of the nation's healthcare system.
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NCDC reports rising Lassa fever death rate, 214 fatalities recorded in 2026
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, has expressed concern over the increasing death rate from Lassa fever, revealing that 214 people have died from the disease across the country in 2026. According to the agency’s latest situation report released on June 22, the Case Fatality Rate, CFR, has risen to 25 per cent, indicating that one out of every four confirmed cases has resulted in death. The NCDC noted that although effo…
Lassa fever death toll hits 214 as fatality rate rises to 25%
…NCDC flags growing concern over infections, delayed treatmentBy Chioma Obinna The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, (NCDC) on Monday disclosed that the country’s Lassa fever outbreak has claimed 214 lives so far in 2026, with the fatality rate rising to 25 per cent. The report for Epidemiological Week 23, covering June 1 to […]
Lassa fever death toll hits 214 – NCDC
Lassa fever has claimed 214 lives in Nigeria, with the Case Fatality Rate climbing to 25.0 per cent, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), has said. This is contained in the NCDC Lassa Fever Situation Report for Week 23 (June 1 to June 7). This, the agency said is up sharply from 18.9 per cent during the same period in 2025. It said that both suspected and confirmed cases have also increased compared to 2025. “New confirm…
Lassa fever kills 214 as fatality rate rises to 25%, says NCDC report
NCDC reports Lassa fever has claimed 214 lives in Nigeria, with the fatality rate surging to 25%. Learn about affected states and ongoing response efforts. Read More: https://punchng.com/lassa-fever-kills-214-as-fatality-rate-rises-to-25-says-ncdc-report/
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