NCDC Reports 366 Deaths from Lassa Fever, Meningitis in Ongoing Public Health Crisis
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ABUJA — The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed a total of 366 deaths resulting from Lassa fever and meningitis, underscoring the persistent threat these infectious diseases pose to public health across the country.
According to the agency’s latest data, between January 1 and May 18, 2025, Nigeria recorded 733 confirmed cases of Lassa fever out of 5,118 suspected infections in 18 states and 95 local government areas. The outbreak resulted in 141 deaths, translating to a case fatality rate (CFR) of 19.2 per cent.
In a separate report, covering the period from September 30, 2024, to April 6, 2025, the NCDC confirmed 192 cases of meningitis from 2,911 suspected cases across 24 states and 173 LGAs. The disease claimed 225 lives during this period, with a CFR of 7.7 per cent.
Health authorities continue to monitor and respond to the outbreaks as efforts intensify to contain further spread and reduce mortality.
NCDC Reports 366 Deaths from Lassa Fever, Meningitis in Ongoing Public Health Crisis
ABUJA — The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed a total of 366 deaths resulting from Lassa fever and meningitis, underscoring the persistent threat these infectious diseases pose to public health across the country.
According to the agency’s latest data, between January 1 and May 18, 2025, Nigeria recorded 733 confirmed cases of Lassa fever out of 5,118 suspected infections in 18 states and 95 local government areas. The outbreak resulted in 141 deaths, translating to a case fatality rate (CFR) of 19.2 per cent.
In a separate report, covering the period from September 30, 2024, to April 6, 2025, the NCDC confirmed 192 cases of meningitis from 2,911 suspected cases across 24 states and 173 LGAs. The disease claimed 225 lives during this period, with a CFR of 7.7 per cent.
Health authorities continue to monitor and respond to the outbreaks as efforts intensify to contain further spread and reduce mortality.
