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Lassa fever outbreak in Nigeria claims 138 lives with 717 cases reported in 2025, NCDC reports.
Since the start of 2025, Lassa fever has claimed 138 lives in Nigeria, with 717 confirmed cases.
The hardest-hit states include Ondo, Bauchi, and Taraba, which account for over 71% of cases.
The disease, affecting mostly young adults aged 21-30, has a case fatality rate of 19.2%, up from 18% last year.
The NCDC is battling challenges like late case presentation, high treatment costs, and low awareness, and is working with international partners to improve hygiene and early reporting.
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El brote de fiebre de Lassa en Nigeria se ha cobrado 138 vidas con 717 casos reportados en 2025, informa el NCDC.