NCDC Reports 31 Lassa Fever Deaths in Five Weeks

Nigeria's NCDC reports 31 deaths from Lassa fever in five weeks, with 165 confirmed cases out of 754 suspected cases. Nine health workers were among the fatalities. The Case Fatality Rate (CFR) is 18.8%, lower than 2025's 19.6%. Nine states have confirmed cases: Bauchi (47%), Ondo (18%), Taraba (14%), Edo (8%), and Plateau (5%). The median age is 28 years, with a male-to-female ratio of 1:0.8. NCDC is managing 135 cases and conducting contact tracing. Response includes field missions, activated emergency systems, and lab analysis.

SOURCE: https://www.channelstv.com/2026/02/16/ncdc-confirms-165-lassa-fever-cases-31-deaths-in-five-weeks/