The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed 14 additional cases of Lassa fever across the country.
The agency disclosed this in its Week 33 situation report, noting that the latest infections have increased the total number of confirmed cases to 1,035.
According to the report released in Abuja on Tuesday, the new cases were recorded between August 10 and 16 in Bauchi, Benue, Ondo and Edo states. The NCDC also reported 252 deaths from the disease, putting the case fatality rate at 24.4 per cent, up from 18.6 per cent recorded in 2025.
According to the agency, the 14 new cases represented an increase from four cases reported during epidemiological Week 32, when cases were recorded in Ondo and Edo states, stressing that in Week 32, cumulative infections reached 1,021, with 240 deaths and a case fatality rate of 23.5 per cent.
It further explained, “The Week 32 figure represents a decline from 17 confirmed cases recorded during epidemiological Week 31, indicating fluctuations in weekly transmission.”
By Week 33, the agency pointed out that 23 states had reported at least one confirmed Lassa fever case across 117 local government areas.
As Lassa fever remained a significant public health concern across affected states, the agency assured of its continued surveillance and response activities.
