As of epidemiological week 28 of the year 2025, 152 people died from Lassa fever, according to the Nigerian Center for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC).
The NCDC confirmed in its most recent situation report that the number of new cases identified for week 28 remained unchanged from the previous week.
According to the statement, Ondo, Edo, and Benue states reported the most recent new infections.
This is higher than the 17.3 percent that were recorded during the same time period in 2024, which is higher than the 18.7% rate for case fatalities.
At least 21 states have confirmed one or more Lassa fever cases in 105 local government areas as of 2025, demonstrating the continued spread of the illness across multiple regions.
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The health agency reports that five states were the states where the majority of Lassa fever cases were found this year.
Bauchi came in second with 23% of all confirmed cases, while Ondo had the highest share with 32%. Edo came in second with 17%, Taraba with 14%, and Ebonyi with 3 percent.
The five states combined account for 89 percent of all infections reported so far, while the rest 11% were spread across 16 other states.
The most affected age group, with a median age of 30, is still the age of 21.
One to one point eight is the male-to-male ratio among cases that have been confirmed. The death toll rate is still high despite a decrease in suspected and confirmed cases compared to the same period in 2024.
Source: Channels TV
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