Hussaini Kafi in Kano
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed that 152 deaths have been recorded from Lassa fever infections so far in 2025.
According to the agency’s latest epidemiological report released Monday, the Case Fatality Rate (CFR) now stands at 18.7 per cent—higher than the 17.3 per cent recorded during the same period in 2024.
As of epidemiological Week 28, a total of 6,520 suspected cases and 811 confirmed infections were reported across 21 states and 105 Local Government Areas.
Fresh cases were recorded in Ondo, Edo, and Benue states during the week under review, with no increase compared to Week 27.
NCDC said five states accounted for 89 per cent of the total confirmed cases: Ondo (32%), Bauchi (23%), Edo (17%), Taraba (14%), and Ebonyi (3%). The remaining 11 per cent were spread across 16 other states.
The most affected age group remains people between 21 and 30 years, with a median age of 30.
The report noted that no new healthcare worker was affected during the week. Meanwhile, a multi-sectoral technical working group continues to coordinate national response efforts.
