Nigeria steps up fight against Lassa fever outbreak

Nigeria steps up fight against Lassa fever outbreak after 98 deaths this year
Health officials have confirmed that a patient with recent travel history to the United Kingdom died from the disease after returning to Nigeria, prompting contact tracing efforts in both countries.
Lassa Fever Death Toll Rises to 100
Nigeria has recorded 29 new Lassa fever infections and five deaths in one week, bringing the total fatalities recorded in 2025 to 100, reports say.This was disclosed in the latest situation report published by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) on Wednesday,
Lassa Fever: UK Returnee Dies As Death Toll Hits 98
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed the death of a 31-year-old physician who recently returned from the United Kingdom
Lassa Fever: Death toll rises to 15 in Edo
Mr Ojeifo said as of today, Edo State has recorded over 1,000 suspected cases of Lassa Fever, out of which 103 tested positive
Nigeria Intensifies Efforts Amid Rising Lassa Fever Cases
Nigeria is experiencing a significant Lassa fever outbreak, reporting 535 confirmed cases and 98 deaths across 14 states. Health officials are conducting contact tracing to prevent further spread, as one patient succumbed to the disease upon returning from the United Kingdom.
Lassa Fever Scare In UK: Officials On Alert After Traveller From Nigeria Tests Positive
The United Kingdom (UK) has been put on high alert after a traveler who recently visited the country tested positive for Lassa fever. The individual, who had traveled from Nigeria to England, has since returned to Nigeria but was confirmed to have contracted the virus during their time in the UK.
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NCDC Monitors 357 Individuals for Possible Lassa Fever Infection
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has placed 357 individuals under surveillance following concerns ...
NCDC confirms new Lassa fever case
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed a new case of Lassa fever in a 31-year-old ...
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Health Headlines: Nigeria Battles Lassa Fever and US Health Policy Updates
Nigeria is tackling a severe Lassa fever outbreak, with 98 deaths and 535 cases reported in 14 states this year. Meanwhile, US health policies are under scrutiny, including Senator Elizabeth Warren's ...
UK authorities on lookout for Lassa fever cases
UK officials are checking for any possible cases of Lassa fever after a traveller to England, who has since returned to ...
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2nd ECOWAS Lassa Fever Conference to focus on outbreak management, multisectoral collaboration
Lassa Fever International Conference (LIC), scheduled for September 22–26 this year in Côte d'Ivoire, will focus on outbreak ...
What Is Lassa Fever? Symptoms And How It Spreads
The UK Health Security Agency is investigating possible Lassa fever cases after a traveler was diagnosed with the virus. The ...
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NCDC confirms Lassa fever death in Nigerian doctor after UK trip, raises surveillance alert
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed a new case of Lassa fever in a 31-year-old ...