Abia begins surveillance in border towns to prevent Lassa Fever outbreak
The Abia State Government has assured residents that no case of Lassa Fever has been recorded in the state despite outbreaks in other parts of Nigeria. Officials say preventive measures are already in place to protect the public. Speaking after a State Executive Council meeting in Umuahia, the Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu, revealed that […]
Panic as Benue records 250 suspected cases of Lassa Fever, 45 confirmed, 10 deaths
Benue State has recorded 250 suspected cases of Lassa fever, with 45 confirmed infections and 10 deaths, prompting urgent government action. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Paul Ogwuche, visited isolation centres at BSUTH Makurdi and FMC Apir to assess the situation. Health officials revealed that several health workers, including doctors, nurses, and support staff, […]
Lassa fever outbreak in Taraba State claims 15 lives
Taraba State is grappling with a severe outbreak of Lassa fever, which has reportedly claimed 15 lives, according to health authorities. The outbreak has raised concerns among residents and prompted urgent action by the state Ministry of Health to contain the spread. Officials have confirmed that both urban and rural communities in the state are […]
Nigeria currently battling multiple disease outbreaks – NCDC
Nigeria is currently battling several infectious disease outbreaks across the country, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has said. The Director-General of the agency, Dr Jide Idris, disclosed this during a three-day stakeholder workshop on public health emergency preparedness, organised by the NCDC with support from UNICEF and the World Health Organization […]
Haemorrhagic Fever In Abuja: NCDC Issues Public Alert
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has issued a public health alert following reports of suspected viral haemorrhagic fever (VHF) cases in Abuja. According to the agency, two recent suspected cases have tested negative for Ebola and Marburg viruses. However, further investigations are ongoing for other viral haemorrhagic fevers such as Lassa […]
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, […]
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. […]