NCDC reports 17 new Lassa fever cases, one death

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported 17 new confirmed Lassa fever cases and one death across four states in epidemiological week 47 (Nov. 17–23).The agency disclosed this on Tuesday via its official website in the Lassa Fever Situation Report for Epi Week 47.According to the NCDC, the cumulative number of confirmed cases in 2025 has risen to 1,089 with 179 deaths, compared with 1,095 cases and 179 deaths recorded over the same period in 2024.It added t