The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed that Bauchi and Taraba States accounted for significant share of Lassa Fever infections and fatalities recorded between December 30, 2024, and January 12, 2025.
The health agency pointed out that 143 cases were confirmed out of 484 suspected cases across seven states and 32 local government areas within the period, while a total of 22 deaths were reported, with Taraba recording six fatalities and Bauchi two.
“In week two, the number of new confirmed cases increased from 54 in epi week one, of 2025 to 89. These were reported in Ondo, Edo, Taraba, Bauchi, Gombe, Kogi, and Ebonyi states,” the NCDC report stated.
“Cumulatively, 77% of the confirmed Lassa fever cases were recorded in Ondo, Edo, and Bauchi, with Bauchi alone contributing 17% of the total confirmed cases,” the NCDC report stated.
It also noted that the predominant age group affected is 21-30 years, with a median age of 32 years.
The NCDC added that the National Lassa Fever Multi-Partner, Multi-Sectoral Incident Management System has been activated to coordinate response activities at all levels.
