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29 January 2025

Lassa fever in Nigeria

Between 12-19 January 2025, 359 suspected and 71 confirmed cases and 17 deaths from Lassa fever have been reported. In 2025, 10 states have reported at least one case, the majority from Bauchi, Edo and Ondo. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Lassa fever.

Take usual precautions