Lassa Fever: NCDC Urges Nigerians to Step up Prevention
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, has urged Nigerians to intensify preventive measures against Lassa fever ahead ...
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NCDC Confirms 14 New Cases of Lassa Fever
Fourteen (14) new cases of Lassa fever have been confirmed by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC). ...
Lassa Fever: 237 Dead as Fatality Rate Rises to 23.7%
Nigeria’s Lassa fever crisis has worsened, with 237 people dying from the disease out of 1,000 confirmed cases recorded so ...
Lassa Fever: Death Toll Hits 214, Says NCDC
Nigeria has recorded 214 deaths from Lassa fever in 2026, with the disease's Case Fatality Rate (CFR) rising to 25.0 ...
1 Dies as Oyo Records 5 Confirmed Lassa Fever Cases
The Oyo State Government has confirmed five cases of Lassa fever, including one fatality, and said that emergency measures have ...
44-Year-Old Woman Dies from Lassa Fever in Ibadan
The Oyo State Government confirmed a new case of Lassa fever on April 15, 2026, involving a 44-year-old woman who ...
NCDC Has Reported, Increase in Lassa Fever Fatalities
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), the number of deaths from Lassa fever increased significantly in 2026. ...
Lassa Fever K!lls Medical Doctor in Plateau
Salome Oboyi, a Nigerian medical doctor, has passed away from Lassa fever in Jos, Plateau State. Dr. Oboyi, a Senior ...
Cross River Govt Confirms Lassa Fever Outbreak After Farmer’s Death
The Cross River State government has confirmed a Lassa Fever outbreak in the Obubra Local Government Area (LGA) after a ...
Lassa Fever: Keep Food Away from Rats, NCDC Urges Nigerians | METROWATCH
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has urged Nigerians to store all food items properly and keep them away from ...
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