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Lassa Fever Update – Week 38 2025
🗓 15th - 21st September 2025

📍11 new confirmed cases in Ondo & Edo
📊 Cumulative 2025:
906 confirmed cases
168 deaths
CFR: 18.5% (↑ vs 16.9% in 2024)
🔹 90% of cases from Ondo, Bauchi, Edo, Taraba & Ebonyi

https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/files/sitreps/bc2702d096dea7bcb5f8cb520aefba7c.pdf


#LassaFever #NCDCNigeria #StaySafe
Lassa Fever Update – Week 40 2025
🗓 29th Sept - 5th October 2025

📍13 new confirmed cases in Ondo & Edo
📊 Cumulative 2025:
924 confirmed cases
172 deaths
CFR: 18.6% (↑ vs 17.0% in 2024)
🔹 90% of cases from Ondo, Bauchi, Edo, Taraba & Ebonyi

https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/files/sitreps/ded728ef465f33739ad7928d327a2929.pdf


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#LassaFever spreads easily, protect yourself and your loved ones.
✔️Wash your hands regularly with soap under clean running water.💧

#LassaFeverInfo #StaySafe #StaySafe #NCDCNigeria
Lassa Fever Update – Week 43 2025
🗓 20th - 26th October 2025

📍11 new confirmed cases in Ondo & Edo
📊 Cumulative 2025:
955confirmed cases
176 deaths
CFR: 18.4% (↑ vs 16.6% in 2024)
🔹 88% of cases from Ondo, Bauchi, Edo & Taraba

https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/files/sitreps/55b33161bbfe39fd72039808875e5c45.pdf


#LassaFever #NCDCNigeria #StaySafe
#Lassa fever is a serious viral illness spread through contact with infected rodents or contaminated food and household items.
✔️Protect your health and community by reducing rodent exposure and practicing good hygiene always.

Stay alert, stay informed, stay safe!

#LassaFever #HealthAwareness #StaySafe #NCDCNigeria
Lassa Fever Update – Week 46 2025
🗓 10th - 16th Nov 2025

📍19 new confirmed cases in Ondo ,Benue & Edo
📊 Cumulative 2025:
995 confirmed cases
184 deaths
CFR: 18.5% (↑ vs 16.2% in 2024)
🔹 87% of cases from Ondo, Bauchi, Edo, Taraba & Ebonyi


https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/files/sitreps/65b81d453825965fc88b202a61101c4f.pdf


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Stay safe this festive season 🎄
#Lassa fever is real — keep your food tightly covered and protected

NCDCNigeria #LassaFever #HealthyLiving
A clean home is your first defence against #Lassa fever.
☑️Store food properly and dispose of waste the right way.
Don’t give rats a chance to thrive.

Together, we can stay protected.

#LassaFever #StayHealthy #NCDCNigeria
Healthy habits save lives. Store food properly and keep your environment clean.

#LassaFever #StayHealthy #NCDCNigeria
Lassa Fever Update – Week 47 2025
🗓 17th - 23rd Nov 2025

📍19 new confirmed cases in Ondo ,Benue & Edo
📊 Cumulative 2025:
1012 confirmed cases
185 deaths
CFR: 18.3% (↑ vs 16.4% in 2024)
🔹 87% of cases from Ondo, Bauchi, Edo, Taraba & Ebonyi


https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/files/sitreps/f1eac3b9f6e60c760a040fd279f5977f.pdf


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Last week, across several parts of Nigeria, health facilities continued routine surveillance for Lassa fever as people went about their end-of-year festivities and daily routines.

Between 15th - 21st December 2025, 21 new cases were confirmed across multiple states, with 5 reported deaths.

While weekly figures may change, they remind us that Lassa fever remains present and that early presentation at health facilities significantly improves outcomes.

Preventive actions remain key:
🏡 Keep homes and surroundings clean.
🥘 Store food properly.
🧼 Wash hands regularly with soap under veal running water.
💊 Avoid self-medication
🏥 Seek medical care early.

Full sitrep: https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/files/sitreps/070ffa8b11f8e6170bb61854b22b06cb.pdf


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Clean hands save lives.
Wash your hands regularly with soap under clean running water to protect yourself and others from infections. 🧼👐

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In the first three weeks of 2026, Nigeria recorded a rise in #Lassafever activity.

In Week 1, there were 104 suspected cases and 21 confirmed cases, with 9 deaths reported.

In Week 2, confirmed cases increased to 33, while the number of suspected cases for the week increased to 144.

In Week 3, 157 new suspected cases were reported, along with 39 new confirmed cases and 6 new deaths.

This figures highlights the importance of continued vigilance and preventive actions .

🔗 Read the full sitrep:

Week 1: https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/files/sitreps/09e281a5e335ce56f3efe782318ca0ea.pdf

Week 2: https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/files/sitreps/08187c401459ff0ca43206cda1c28004.pdf

Week 3: https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/files/sitreps/6a2487657377bd1d55e70377a214c725.pdf

Protect Yourself and prevent Lassa fever by:
Keeping your environment clean and free of rodents
Storing food in tightly covered containers
Disposing of waste properly and keeping homes clutter-free
Seeking medical care early when you notice symptoms such as fever, weakness, or bleeding.


#LassaFever #StaySafe #NCDCNigeria
#Lassa fever is not caused by witchcraft or spiritual attacks. It is a viral disease transmitted through contact with urine or droppings of an infected rat, contaminated food, or the body fluids of an infected person.

Knowing the facts helps us act early and save lives.

If you or anyone around you has a persistent fever, visit the nearest health facility immediately.


#LassaFever #KnowTheFacts #PublicHealth #NCDCNigeria
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Not all fever is malaria. #LassaFever can start with mild symptoms but may become severe if not treated early. Early detection and treatment save lives!!

Protect yourself and loveones by:

* Keeping your home and surroundings clean
* Keep rodents out of your home
* Visit the nearest health center if you feel sick

Remember prevention is better than cure!

#LassaFever #NCDCNigeria #OneHealth
In Weeks 4 and 5 of 2026, Nigeria recorded sustained #LassaFever activity.

In Week 4, there were 189 new suspected cases and 28 new confirmed cases, with 7 new deaths reported. A total of 594 suspected cases, 121 confirmed cases, and 25 deaths had been recorded.


In Week 5, 160 new suspected cases were reported, along with 44 new confirmed cases and 6 new deaths.


These figures highlight the importance of continued vigilance and preventive actions.


🔗 Read the full sitrep:

Week 4: https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/files/sitreps/209b83e6b6cc29b8353e30e34394d8a5.pdf

Week 5: https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/files/sitreps/e94a04b902c47c21d467d1e6a0f833d1.pdf


Protect yourself and prevent Lassa fever by:
Keeping your environment clean and free of rodents
Storing food in tightly covered containers
Disposing of waste properly and keeping homes clutter-free
Seeking medical care early when you notice symptoms such as fever, weakness, headache, or bleeding.

#LassaFever #StaySafe #NCDCNigeria
#LassaFever is highly infectious.
Protect your food and protect your family.

➡️Store food in covered containers and keep it away from rats at all times.
Good hygiene is your first line of defense against #LassaFever.

Stay safe. Stay informed.

#LassaFever #NCDCNigeria
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Stay alert. Stay clean. Stay safe.
Protect yourself and your loved ones from #LassaFever by:

➡️Keeping your surroundings clean and rodent-free
➡️Storing food and water in tightly covered containers
➡️Properly disposing of waste
➡️Washing hands regularly with soap under running water
➡️Avoiding contact with rats and their droppings
➡️Seeking medical care early if you notice symptoms

Prevention starts with you. Act early. Stay protected.

#LassaFever #PublicHealth #NCDCNigeria