Ogun confirms Lassa fever outbreak as NYSC member dies
Ogun State has confirmed an outbreak of Lassa fever following the death of a 25-year-old National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member. The young woman, who initially fell sick in Ondo State, was brought to a hospital in Ijebu North Local Government Area on March 18, 2025. Sadly, she passed away the same day. The Ogun […]
NCDC Reports Seven New Lassa Fever Cases in Nigeria
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed seven new cases of Lassa fever in Nigeria, with cases recorded in Edo, Bauchi, and Kogi states between July 22 and July 28, 2024. Edo State reported the highest number of cases with four, while Bauchi and Kogi recorded two and one case, respectively. […]