Nigeria: Lassa Fever Death Toll Hits 109 Despite Decline in New Infections

New Lassa fever infections fall but case fatality rate jumps as Nigeria continues to battle outbreak

As Nigeria continues to battle an outbreak of Lassa fever, the number of new infections dropped to 65 in the last week of February, the country’s Centre for Disease Control said on Monday, down from 77 the week before.

Nigeria: Lassa Fever Death Toll Hits 109 Despite Decline in New Infections

The NCDC said the case fatality rate currently stands at 23.2 per cent, higher than the 18.7 per cent recorded during the same period in 2025.

6 Health Workers Contract Lassa Fever In 1 Week — NCDC

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention(NCDC) says six healthcare workers were infected with Lassa fever in one week, raising fresh concerns about occupational exposure among frontline health personnel. The NCDC disclosed this on Monday in its Lassa Fever Situation Report for Epidemiological Week 9, covering Feb. 23 to March 1. According to the report, the infections occurred as the country continues to battle the viral haemorrhagi…

Lassa fever death toll hits 109 despite decline in new infections– NCDC

The NCDC said the case fatality rate currently stands at 23.2 per cent, higher than the 18.7 per cent recorded during the same period in 2025. The post Lassa fever death toll hits 109 despite decline in new infections– NCDC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Six healthcare workers infected with Lassa fever in one week

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has said that six healthcare workers were infected with Lassa fever within one week, raising fresh concerns about occupational exposure among frontline health personnel.The NCDC disclosed this on Monday in its Lassa Fever Situation Report for Epidemiological Week 9, covering February 23 to March 1.According to the report, the infections occurred as the country continues to battle the viral ha…