The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported a slight decrease in new Lassa fever infections in epidemiological week 47, even as fatalities from the disease continue to surpass last year’s figures.
In its latest situation report for 17–23 November 2025, the agency said 17 new confirmed cases were recorded across Ondo, Bauchi, Edo and Taraba states, a drop from the 19 cases reported the previous week.
Cumulatively, Nigeria has confirmed 1,012 Lassa…
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