Outbreak Updates
05 March 2025
Lassa fever in Nigeria
As of 23 February 2025, 2,492 suspected cases of Lassa fever, (506 confirmed) and 6 deaths have been reported in Nigeria in 2025. 12 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