Lassa Fever Causes 146 Deaths and Infects 38 Health Workers in Nigeria
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- •Two deaths from Lassa fever were reported in Katsina state on April 1, 2026.
- •As of March 30, 2026, Nigeria recorded 146 deaths due to Lassa fever.
- •Thirty-eight health workers have been infected with Lassa fever during the outbreak.
- •Misdiagnosis of Lassa fever as malaria has delayed proper treatment in Nigeria.
- •The outbreak has spread to multiple states, straining Nigeria's healthcare system.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Nigerian health authorities improve early diagnosis of Lassa fever then treatment can start sooner, reducing deaths and infections among health workers.
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AFRICAPunch (Nigeria)Lassa fever kills two in KatsinaAFRICAAllAfrica - TopNigeria: Misdiagnosed As Malaria - the Hidden Cost of Delayed Lassa Fever Detection in NigeriaAFRICAPremium Times (Nigeria)Misdiagnosed as Malaria: The hidden cost of delayed Lassa Fever detection in NigeriaAFRICAAllAfrica - TopNigeria: 146 Deaths Recorded, 38 Health Workers Infected As Lassa Fever Spreads in Nigeria