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The Digest:

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 13 new Lassa fever cases and four deaths in a single week. According to the Daily Post, the latest report for early October brings the year's total to 924 confirmed cases and 172 fatalities, with a rising Case Fatality Rate now at 18.6%.

Key Points:
  • The NCDC confirmed 13 new Lassa fever cases in the 40th epidemiological week.
  • Four new deaths were recorded, raising the 2025 fatality count to 172.
  • The new cases were reported in the high-burden states of Ondo and Edo.
  • The national Case Fatality Rate has increased to 18.6% from 17.0% in 2024.
  • A total of 117 new suspected cases were reported in the same week.
  • Over 90% of all confirmed cases are from Ondo, Bauchi, Edo, Taraba, and Ebonyi.
  • The NCDC is strengthening surveillance and control measures nationwide.
This persistent outbreak underscores a relentless public health battle, where the virus continues to claim lives, demanding unwavering vigilance and a fortified response to protect vulnerable communities.

Sources: Daily Post Nigeria