The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has recorded 1,068 Lassa fever infections in 112 local government areas and 28 states of the federation.
This was stated by the NCDC on Tuesday via its official website in its Lassa Fever Situation Report for Week 37 (Sept. 11–17, 2023).
According to the centre, Ondo, Edo, and Bauchi States were where 75% of the cases were found.
The infection has tragically claimed at least 181 deaths in the nation, and the NCDC reports that there are presently 7,352 people with suspected cases.
The control centre stated 16.9% of those who contract the virus die from it.
“Cumulatively from week 1 to week 37, 2023, 181 deaths have been reported with a case fatality rate of 16.9 per cent which is lower than the CFR for the same period in 2022 (19.1 per cent).
“In total for 2023, 28 States have recorded at least one confirmed case across 112 local government areas.
“Seventy-five per cent of all confirmed Lassa fever cases were reported from these three states (Ondo, Edo, and Bauchi) while 25 per cent were reported from 25 states with confirmed Lassa fever cases.
“Of the 75 per cent confirmed cases, Ondo reported 35 per cent, Edo 29 per cent, and Bauchi 11 per cent.
“The predominant age group affected is 21-30 years (Range: 1 to 93 years, Median Age: 32 years).
“The male-to-female ratio for confirmed cases is 1:0.9. The number of suspected cases increased compared to that reported for the same period in 2022,” it said.
cc: Daily Post Ng
