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
🗓 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
✔️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
🗓 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
✔️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
🗓 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
#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
☑️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
#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
🗓 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
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
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
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
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
✅ 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”
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
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
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
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As Nigeria continues the fight against Lassa fever, our healthcare workers remain our strongest line of defence.
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention reminds all health professionals to stay alert, every fever case matters.
Standard precautions save lives:
🧼 Clean your hands before and after contact.
🩺 Use the right PPE based on risk.
🧹 Keep your environment clean.
🗑 Dispose of waste safely.
For detailed guidance, read the full Lassa Fever Advisory for Healthcare Workers here:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/373_1771241608.pdf
Protect yourself. Protect your colleagues. Protect your patients.
Infection prevention isn’t optional, it saves lives.
#LassaFever #IPC #NCDCNigeria
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention reminds all health professionals to stay alert, every fever case matters.
Standard precautions save lives:
🧼 Clean your hands before and after contact.
🩺 Use the right PPE based on risk.
🧹 Keep your environment clean.
🗑 Dispose of waste safely.
For detailed guidance, read the full Lassa Fever Advisory for Healthcare Workers here:
https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/docs/protocols/373_1771241608.pdf
Protect yourself. Protect your colleagues. Protect your patients.
Infection prevention isn’t optional, it saves lives.
#LassaFever #IPC #NCDCNigeria
In Week 9 of 2026, Nigeria recorded sustained #LassaFever activity, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention.
A Total 460 new suspected cases were reported, along with 65 new confirmed cases and 9 new confirmed deaths. Additionally, 7 states and 26 LGAs were affected.
These figures highlight the need for continued vigilance, early detection, and strict preventive measures.
🔗 Read the full Situation Report:
Week 9: https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/files/sitreps/dd3c0ead24ab75983d665aa1a82da8cd.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
A Total 460 new suspected cases were reported, along with 65 new confirmed cases and 9 new confirmed deaths. Additionally, 7 states and 26 LGAs were affected.
These figures highlight the need for continued vigilance, early detection, and strict preventive measures.
🔗 Read the full Situation Report:
Week 9: https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/files/sitreps/dd3c0ead24ab75983d665aa1a82da8cd.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
In Week 10 of 2026, Nigeria recorded sustained #LassaFever activity, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention.
A Total 317 new suspected cases were reported, along with 40 new confirmed cases and 7 new confirmed deaths. Additionally, 8 states and 22 LGAs were affected.
These figures highlight the need for continued vigilance, early detection, and strict preventive measures.
🔗 Read the full Situation Report:
Week 10: https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/files/sitreps/04217c6d966b18e819ad033ea7cf5134.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
A Total 317 new suspected cases were reported, along with 40 new confirmed cases and 7 new confirmed deaths. Additionally, 8 states and 22 LGAs were affected.
These figures highlight the need for continued vigilance, early detection, and strict preventive measures.
🔗 Read the full Situation Report:
Week 10: https://ncdc.gov.ng/themes/common/files/sitreps/04217c6d966b18e819ad033ea7cf5134.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