Lassa fever death rate climbs in Nigeria despite drop in cases

Abuja, April 15, 2026 — Nigeria is experiencing an increase in deaths from Lassa fever even…

NCDC Reports Six Health Workers Infected with Lassa Fever in One Week

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says six healthcare workers were infected with…

NCDC Calls for Long-Term Private Sector Investment to Strengthen Nigeria’s Health Security

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has urged a shift from crisis-driven private…

NCDC Confirms Multiple Infectious Disease Outbreaks Across Nigeria

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has disclosed that the country is currently…

Festive Season: NCDC Urges Nigerians to Prioritise Health, Moderation

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has urged Nigerians to prioritise their health…

NCDC Confirms 17 New Lassa Fever Cases, One Death in Week 47

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed 17 new cases of Lassa…

NCDC introduces linguistic hackathon to boost fight against drug resistance

 The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has launched a pioneering initiative to translate…

166 Deaths from Lassa Fever Recorded in Nigeria Between January and September 2025 – NCDC

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported that 166 people have died…

Rising Lassa Fever Fatalities: NCDC Presses States for Stronger Action

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has called on state governments to strengthen…

Lassa Fever’s Grip Tightens: Nigeria’s Death Toll Reaches 155 with 11 New Cases

Between January 1 and July 20, 2025, Nigeria's Lassa fever outbreak has resulted in 822 confirmed…