The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has said that a total 75 persons have died from Lassa Fever disease within seven weeks of 2026.
Five new healthcare workers were among those affected by Lassa Fever in Week 7.
In the Lassa Fever Situation Report for Week 7 (9th – 15th February, 2026) published by NCDC on Tuesday, the Centre said that Nigeria recorded cumulatively 82 confirmed cases of Lassa Fever for Week 7 with 75 deaths.
