Nigeria steps up fight against Lassa fever outbreak

Lassa Fever kills 15 in Edo
The Edo State Government has announced that a total of 15 people have died from Lassa fever since its outbreak in the state. DAILY POST reports that the Director of Public Health, Edo State Ministry of Health,
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.
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.
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 that they may have been
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 hits 15 in Edo
Edo State has recorded over 1000 cases of Lassa Fever in the State, from these cases we have recorded 103 positive cases.
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
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 physician who had recently travelled to the United Kingdom.NCDC Director-General,
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Lassa fever: FG tracks 357 suspected patients after UK returnee’s death
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention listed 357 persons for follow-up over the possibility of being infected ...
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 ...
What is Lassa fever and what are the symptoms after UK case
After starting as a fever with aches and pains, the symptoms can progress to headache, vomiting and diarrhoea. Severe cases ...
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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Lassa Fever Scare In UK: Officials On Alert After Traveller From Nigeria Tests Positive
UK health officials are on high alert after a traveler from Nigeria tested positive for Lassa fever Learn about the virus its ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...