Nigeria Reports 82 Lassa Fever Cases and 20 Deaths in One Week
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- •The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) reported 82 new Lassa fever cases and 20 deaths in the week ending March 4, 2026.
- •Total deaths from Lassa fever in Nigeria reached 75 over the past seven weeks as of early March 2026.
- •Kano state confirmed a new Lassa fever case and has increased disease surveillance as of March 6, 2026.
- •Enugu state declared a high alert status on March 4, 2026, following outbreaks in neighboring states including Benue.
- •Benue state recorded deaths among health workers due to Lassa fever, prompting regional health warnings.
- •The Nigerian health agency called for stronger state-level actions to manage the outbreak on March 4, 2026.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Nigerian states increase coordinated surveillance and response efforts the spread of Lassa fever could be contained more effectively, reducing new infections and deaths, and easing pressure on healthcare facilities.
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AFRICAPunch (Nigeria)Kano confirms Lassa fever case, ramps up surveillanceAFRICAAllAfrica - TopNigeria: Enugu On High Alert After Outbreak of Lassa Fever in Neighbouring StatesAFRICAPunch (Nigeria)Lassa fever: Enugu on alert after Benue health workers deathAFRICAPremium Times (Nigeria)Enugu on high alert after outbreak of Lassa fever in neighbouring states