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NCDC Monitors 357 Individuals for Possible Lassa Fever Infection
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has placed 357 individuals under surveillance following concerns that they may have been
NCDC confirms new Lassa fever case
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed a new case of Lassa fever in a 31-year-old physician who had recently travelled to the United Kingdom.NCDC Director-General,
NCDC confirms Lassa fever death in Nigerian doctor after UK trip, raises surveillance alert
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed a new case of Lassa fever in a 31-year-old
NCDC begins contact tracing as UK returnee dies of Lassa fever
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed a case of Lassa fever in a 31-year-old physician after returning from a trip to the United Kingdom.
NCDC Confirms Lassa Fever Death Of Nigerian Doctor Returning From UK, 98 Deaths Reported
According to the NCDC’s latest epidemiological report, Nigeria has recorded 2,728 suspected cases and 535 confirmed cases of Lassa fever in 2025, with 98 deaths reported across 14 states. “The current case fatality rate stands at 18.3 per cent, indicating the severity of the disease,” Idris said.
Nigeria Records 29 New Lassa Fever Cases, Death Toll Rises to 100
Nigeria has recorded 29 new Lassa fever infections and five deaths in one week, bringing the total fatalities recorded in 2025 to 100. This was disclosed in the latest situation report published by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) on Wednesday, from 24 February to 2 March.
Nigeria steps up fight against Lassa fever outbreak after 98 deaths this year
Health officials have confirmed that a patient with recent travel history to the United Kingdom died from the disease after returning to Nigeria, prompting contact tracing efforts in both countries.
Lassa Fever kills 15 in Edo
The Edo State Government has announced that a total of 15 people have died from Lassa fever since its outbreak in the state. DAILY POST reports that the Director of Public Health, Edo State Ministry of Health,
Lassa Fever death toll hits 15 in Edo
By Jethro Ibileke Edo Government has confirmed the death of 15 from the over 1000 cases of Lassa Fever since the latest outbreak of the disease in the State. As at February this year, the State government announced 13 deaths from the hemorrhagic disease.
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Diphtheria: Lagos meets WHO, NCDC over outbreak in school
The Lagos State Government has convened a meeting of critical stakeholders in the health sector as concerns rise over a ...
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GJ River Hawks sign first player, 6-foot-8 “lethal shooter” Roni Alanko
Set to join the River Hawks NCDC junior league hockey team this fall is Vernal Oilers’ sharp-shooter, Finland native Roni ...
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Meningitis: NCDC activates emergency as Kebbi opens isolation centres
The NCDC disclosed this to The PUNCH on Tuesday. The Kebbi State Government said 26 people had died from a suspected outbreak of CSM in Aliero, Gwandu, and Jega local government areas of the state.
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Diphtheria: Reps direct Education ministry to strengthen safety measures in unity schools
The House of Representatives has directed the Federal Ministry of Education to take urgent steps to strengthen health and ...