Lassa Fever: 895 Confirmed Cases, 166 Deaths Recorded So Far in 2025 — NCDC!

Lassa Fever: 895 Confirmed Cases, 166 Deaths Recorded So Far in 2025 — NCDC!

Reported by Marian opeyemi Fasesan | Sele Media Africa

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has revealed in its latest epidemiological summary that 895 confirmed cases of Lassa fever and 166 deaths have been recorded in 2025 to date, with 11 new confirmed cases reported during Week 37 (September 8–14).

Weekly Update & Trends

• The 11 new confirmed cases for Week 37 were identified across several high‑burden states.
• The ongoing case fatality rate (CFR) remains steep, raising concerns about delays in detection and care.

– The report highlights that Ondo, Bauchi, Edo, Taraba, and Ebonyi continue to account for the majority of cumulative cases—contributing over 90% of confirmed infections.

Challenges & Response Measures

• Late presentation at health facilities, limited diagnostic capacity in rural areas, and low public awareness of Lassa fever symptoms are complicating early case management.
• The NCDC has reiterated the activation of its multi‑sectoral Incident Management System (IMS), deployment of Rapid Response Teams, and intensified risk communication campaigns in hotspot Local Government Areas (LGAs).
• Partnerships with international health bodies and adoption of IPC (Infection Prevention & Control) protocols remain central to containment strategies. What to Watch
• Whether CFR declines with improved surveillance and treatment delivery.
• Expansion of laboratory capacity, especially in underserved states.
• Enhanced public education campaigns emphasizing rodent control, proper food storage, and early health‑seeking behavior.

Citations:

1. Vanguard News: www.vanguardngr.com/2025/09/nigeria-records-rise-in-lassa-fever-cases-as-deaths-hit-162-by-august-ncdc/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
2. THISDAYLIVE: www.thisdaylive.com/2025/09/17/nigeria-records-871-confirmed-cases-of-lassa-fever-162-deaths/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
3. Vanguard News: www.vanguardngr.com/2025/06/lassa-fever-death-rate-rises-as-cases-spread-ncdc/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

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Marian Opeyemi Fasesan

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Marian Opeyemi Fasesan is a dynamic journalist and editorial leader committed to excellence in news reporting and storytelling. As the Editor-in-Chief of Sele Media Africa, she ensures daily operations run smoothly while upholding the highest editorial standards. With a strong eye for detail and deep understanding of audience engagement, Marian coordinates content across platforms, guiding teams to produce compelling, timely, and credible news. Her leadership reflects the heart of Sele Media Africa’s mission—to inform, inspire, and elevate voices across the continent.

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