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Nigeria Lassa Fever Deaths Rise
Nigeria reports 268 Lassa fever deaths in 2026, case fatality rate up to 23.6%.
In brief
Nigeria reports 268 Lassa fever deaths in 2026, case fatality rate up to 23.6%. Nigeria's Lassa fever case fatality rate rose to 23.6% in 2026, with 268 deaths recorded. Originally reported by Allafrica.
Lassa Fever Deaths in Nigeria
Nigeria reports 268 Lassa fever deaths in 2026, case fatality rate up to 23.6%.
Health Authorities Warn
Health authorities urged action after a doctor died from Lassa fever complications in June 2026.
Case Fatality Rate Increase
Case fatality rate rose from 18.6% in 2025 to 23.6% in 2026.
Confirmed Cases Rise
Confirmed cases increased from 924 in 2025 to 1,138 in 2026.
NCDC Attributes Challenge
NCDC says late case presentation, high treatment costs, and poor health-seeking behavior cause outbreaks.
WHO Notes Reduced Response
WHO states reduced surveillance and lab testing capacity could be causing outbreaks.
Lassa Fever Symptoms
Lassa fever causes fever, weakness, headache, sore throat, muscle pain, vomiting, and bleeding.
Preventive Measures Needed
Experts recommend food coverage, handwashing, clearing home bushes, and closing windows at night.
The one thing
Nigeria's Lassa fever case fatality rate rose to 23.6% in 2026, with 268 deaths recorded.
