In 2024, a middle-aged man from eastern Iowa died after contracting Lassa fever. If you're like many, you may be wondering, ...

The virus, which causes acute viral haemorrhagic fever, has spread to 103 local government areas across 20 states.

Despite lessons from the Ebola and COVID-19 pandemics, Nigeria's readiness for an outbreak of diseases such as Lassa Fever is ...

Lassa Fever is a viral hemorrhagic illness endemic to West Africa especially Nigeria. It's transmitted primarily through ...

The West African Health Organization (WAHO) has officially announced revised dates for the 2nd ECOWAS Lassa Fever International Conference (LIC). The conference will now take place from 8 to 12 ...

The Edo State Government has confirmed the outbreak of dengue fever, with 86 cases already recorded across the state. This is ...

Nigeria’s health sector recorded new concerns around disease outbreaks, healthcare access, and workforce stability ...

Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed eight new cases of Lassa fever, bringing the total confirmed cases to 766 as the death toll hits 145. The NCDC Situation ...

Lassa fever can be deadly if not cured during its early stage. Typical symptoms of this disease include high fever, general weakness, sore throat, cough, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Later symptoms ...

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) on Friday confirmed the death of 145 persons from Lassa fever in 2025 across 18 states.

Nigeria has reported an increase in Lassa fever cases, with 11 new infections confirmed in week 23 of 2025, increasing the total number of deaths to 143 for the year. The Nigeria Centre for ...

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has sounded the alarm about Lassa fever as the disease spreads across Nigeria with additional cases and deaths reported, and fatality ...