The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) reports 54 confirmed Lassa fever cases between December 30, 2024, and January 5, 2025, from 196 suspected cases. With 10 deaths, the current mortality rate stands at 18.5%, significantly higher than last year’s rate of 11.3% for the same period. The cases are spread across six states and … Continue reading NCDC Confirms 54 Lassa Fever Cases With 18.5% Mortality Rate In Early 2025