Lassa, Nigeria

Lassa Fever Scare In UK: Officials On Alert After Traveller From Nigeria Tests Positive
The United Kingdom (UK) has been put on high alert after a traveler who recently visited the country tested positive for Lassa fever. The individual, who had traveled from Nigeria to England, has since returned to Nigeria but was confirmed to have contracted the virus during their time in the UK.
NCDC Confirms Lassa Fever Death Of Nigerian Doctor Returning From UK, 98 Deaths Reported
According to the NCDC’s latest epidemiological report, Nigeria has recorded 2,728 suspected cases and 535 confirmed cases of Lassa fever in 2025, with 98 deaths reported across 14 states. “The current case fatality rate stands at 18.3 per cent, indicating the severity of the disease,” Idris said.
Nigeria's Lassa Fever Crisis: Urgent Measures and Rising Cases
Nigeria faces a critical Lassa fever outbreak with 535 confirmed cases and 98 deaths across 14 states in the early months of the year. The Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) is intensifying its advisory on preventative measures,
UK Returnee Succumbs To Lassa Fever Complications In Nigeria
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed the death of a 31-year-old physician, who had recently returned from the UK,... NCDC says he succumbed to Lassa fever in Ondo State and that he had developed symptoms shortly after his return and was admitted to a private health facility.
Nigeria steps up fight against Lassa fever outbreak after 98 deaths this year
Nigeria is battling a severe Lassa fever outbreak with 535 confirmed cases and 98 deaths reported across 14 states since the start of this year, an 18.3% case fatality rate. Health officials have confirmed that a patient with recent travel history to the United Kingdom died from the disease after returning to Nigeria,
Lassa Fever death toll hits 15 in Edo
By Jethro Ibileke Edo Government has confirmed the death of 15 from the over 1000 cases of Lassa Fever since the latest outbreak of the disease in the State. As at February this year, the State government announced 13 deaths from the hemorrhagic disease.
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NCDC confirms Lassa fever death in Nigerian doctor after UK trip, raises surveillance alert
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed a new case of Lassa fever in a 31-year-old ...
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NCDC confirms new Lassa fever case, calls for enhanced surveillance
He emphasised that the latest case highlighted the persistent threat of Lassa fever in Nigeria and the potential for ...
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Lassa Fever: UK Returnee Dies As Death Toll Hits 98
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed the death of a 31-year-old physician who recently ...
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What Is Lassa Fever? Symptoms And How It Spreads
The disease, which shares similarities with Ebola, requires immediate attention. British health authorities are investigating whether Lassa fever, a viral illness with symptoms similar to Ebola ...
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Nigeria Battles Lassa Fever: Rising Concerns and Preventative Measures
Nigeria faces a severe Lassa fever crisis with 535 confirmed cases and 98 deaths reported. A case with ties to the UK intensified the situation, prompting contact tracing. The NCDC urges awareness and ...
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UK detects case of Ebola-like disease that causes horrific bleeding and seizures – as officials rush to trace contacts
HEALTH chiefs are scrambling to find close contacts of a person who visited the UK while sick with Lassa Fever. The horrific Ebola-like disease can cause bleeding from the eyes - though the ...
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Nigeria: Lassa Fever - Nigeria Issues Public Advisory After UK Returnee Dies in Ondo
The agency reported that as of 2 March, Nigeria had recorded 535 confirmed cases and 98 deaths across 14 states in 2025.