NCDC records 832 Lassa fever, Mpox cases, 135 deaths
In 2025, Nigeria has reported a total of 832 confirmed cases of Lassa fever and Mpox, with 135 deaths. This was disclosed by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) during a press briefing on Friday in Abuja. The NCDC’s Director-General, Dr. Jide Idris, highlighted that 132 deaths were attributed to Lassa fever, […]