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NCDC Urges States to Intensify Community Engagement as Lassa Fever Cases Rise

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has called on state governments to strengthen year-round community engagement to curb the spread of Lassa fever.

In its latest situation report for epidemiological week 31, the agency confirmed nine new cases in Ondo, Edo, and Taraba states — a sharp rise from the three cases recorded the previous week.

According to the NCDC, the development brings the total confirmed cases in 2025 to 836 across 21 states and 105 local government areas. The current case fatality rate stands at 18.7 per cent, higher than the 17.3 per cent reported during the same period in 2024.

The agency reiterated that timely detection, community awareness, and adherence to preventive measures remain critical in tackling the spread of the disease.