NCDC Confirms Surge in Lassa Fever Outbreak as Death Toll Hits 162 Across 21 States
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has raised concern over a fresh surge in Lassa fever infections across the country, and confirming that at least 162 people have lost their lives to the virus so far in 2025. The outbreak, which has now spread to 21 states, continues to pose a serious