The Director General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr Jide Idris, on Friday, said the country recorded 832 confirmed cases of Lassa fever and Mpox between January and April.
Idris, who said this at the national health security press briefing in Abuja, noted that the country also recorded 135 deaths from the diseases in 2025.
He, however, said the agency remained steadfast in its mandate to protect public health by providing timely, transparent, and accurate health information.
The NCDC boss stated that the agency, in collaboration with state health authorities and partners, continued to monitor the diseases through national surveillance platforms, while proactively supporting affected states with timely interventions.
“Cumulatively, as of epidemiological Week 16, the country has reported 4,253 suspected cases of Lassa fever, 696 confirmed cases, and 132 deaths. The overall Case Fatality Rate is 19.0 per cent,” he disclosed.
He highlighted a steady decline in Lassa fever cases in epidemiological Week 16, ending April 20, 2025.
“These improvements reflect the positive impact of ongoing surveillance, treatment, and community engagement efforts.
(Punch)
