Nigerian health authorities have reported 145 deaths from the Lassa hemorrhagic fever outbreak since the beginning of 2025, according to data from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC).
In its weekly report, the NCDC indicated that the case fatality rate reached 18.6 percent, compared to 17.6 percent during the same period last year. It noted that 781 confirmed cases were recorded out of 5,943 suspected cases in 20 states and 101 local government areas across the country.
The report highlighted that Ondo, Bauchi, Edo, Taraba, and Ebonyi states collectively accounted for 91 percent of the total confirmed cases, with the highest infection rates among males, particularly those aged 21 to 30.
The NCDC indicated that 10 confirmed cases were recorded this week in Ondo and Edo states, compared to 8 cases the previous week.
The report noted that the most significant factors contributing to the high mortality rate were patients' delays in seeking medical care, high treatment costs, and poor health awareness among the population. It also confirmed that no new infections were recorded among healthcare workers this week.
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