Lassa Fever Don Claim Over 1,000 Nigerians, Death Toll Reach 252 – NCDC

Lassa fever no dey slow down, and the latest figures from health authorities don raise serious concern.

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says the country has recorded 1,035 confirmed cases of Lassa fever, with 252 deaths, according to the latest situation report.

The development comes as Nigeria remains within the peak period for Lassa fever transmission. The NCDC had earlier warned that cases usually increase during the dry season, with several states recording a large share of infections.

The health agency has continued to urge state governments and communities to step up preventive measures, especially because the disease fit spread through contact with food or household items contaminated by infected rodents.

Previous reports from the NCDC show say Lassa fever has remained a recurring public health challenge in Nigeria, with thousands of suspected cases recorded over the years.

For Nigerians, the message remains simple: keep your environment clean, avoid contact with rats and their droppings, and no ignore symptoms like persistent fever, headache, weakness or bleeding.

Because with Lassa fever, waiting until e become serious fit be dangerous.