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


#LassaFever #NCDCNigeria #StaySafe

#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


#LassaFever #NCDCNigeria #StaySafe

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


#LassaFever #NCDCNigeria #StaySafe

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


#LassaFever #NCDCNigeria #StaySafe

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

#LassaFever #NCDCNigeria #HandHygiene #StaySafe

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