Outbreak Updates
18 November 2024
Lassa fever in Liberia
A prolonged outbreak of Lassa fever has been reported in 14 out of 15 counties in Liberia. As of 15 November 2024, 212 cases (38 confirmed, 174 suspected) and 11 deaths have been reported during 2024. Please see our Lassa fever in brief article for further details on Lassa fever.
Take usual precautions
19 February 2024
Lassa fever in Liberia
Since the beginning of 2024, 11 cases of Lassa fever have been reported in Liberia.
Take usual precautions
08 June 2023
Liberia +
Bong
Grand Bassa
Montserrado
Nimba
Grand Bassa
Montserrado
Nimba
Lassa fever in Liberia
From 6 January 2022 to 28 May 2023, a total of 75 laboratory confirmed Lassa fever cases, including 20 deaths, have been reported.
Take usual precautions
19 May 2022
Lassa fever in Liberia
As of 4 April 2022, a total of 46 suspected cases of Lassa fever (including 19 confirmed and 6 deaths) have been reported in Liberia since the beginning of the year.
