Latest epidemiological report from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has shown that the country recorded eight (8) new confirmed cases of Lassa fever and one death in one week between September 5 and 11, 2022.

This brings the total number of confirmed cases and deaths in the country to 917 and 171 respectively. Also, 25 states have recorded at least one confirmed case across 102 local government areas (LGAs).

A total of 6,660 suspected cases were reported.

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The agency’s report obtained by our correspondent further revealed that of all confirmed cases, 71 per cent are from Ondo (32 per cent), Edo (26 per cent), and Bauchi (13 per cent) states.

According to the NCDC, “In week 36 (September 5 to 11, 2022), the number of new confirmed cases decreased from 10 in week 35, 2022 to 8 cases. These were reported from Ondo, Edo, Bauchi, and Anambra states.

“Cumulatively from week 1 to week 36, 2022, 171 deaths have been reported with a case fatality rate (CFR) of 18.6 people which is lower than the CFR for the same period in 2021 (23.3 per cent).

“The predominant age group affected is 21-30 years (Range: 0 to 90 years, Median Age: 30 years). The male-to-female ratio for confirmed cases is 1:0.8.

“The number of suspected cases has increased compared to that reported for the same period in 2021. No new Healthcare worker affected in the reporting week 36.

“National Lassa fever multi-partner, multi-sectoral Technical Working Group (TWG) continues to coordinate the response activities at all levels.”