Outbreak Updates
24 December 2025
Lassa fever in Nigeria
As of 14 December 2025, a total of 9,164 suspected Lassa fever cases (1,097 confirmed with 201 deaths) have been reported since the start of 2025. Confirmed cases have been reported in 21 states, with 89% of confirmed cases reported from Ondo, Bauchi, Edo and Taraba. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Lassa fever.
Take usual precautions
