Africa Health Report

Lassa Fever Deaths Climb Despite Drop in New Cases Health workers respond as Lassa fever kills 162 Nigerians in 2025

Mirian Gom July 25, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – Lassa fever deaths in Nigeria have risen to 224 despite a sharp decline in...

Lassa Fever Cases Rise as NCDC Confirms 66 Infections Health workers respond as Lassa fever kills 162 Nigerians in 2025

Korede Abdullah July 11, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – Lassa fever cases in Nigeria are rising again, with the Nigeria Centre for Disease...

Nigeria Records 12 New Lassa Fever Cases as Fatality Rate Climbs to 18.3% Health workers respond as Lassa fever kills 162 Nigerians in 2025

Mirian Gom November 20, 2025

ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria has recorded 12 new confirmed Lassa fever cases in epidemiological week 44 of...

Nigeria Reports 166 Lassa Fever Deaths, Fatality Rate Hits 18.5% Health workers respond as Lassa fever kills 162 Nigerians in 2025

Hussaini Ibrahim October 2, 2025

KANO, Nigeria – The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported 166 deaths from Lassa fever...

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