The Nigeria Center for Disease Control, NCDC, says the country is at a very high risk of increased Lassa fever transmission.
The Commission in a statement disclosed that the number of Lassa fever confirmed cases has risen to 244 with 37 deaths.
The NCDC also revealed that it has activated the national multisectoral Emergency Operations Centre for Lassa Fever to coordinate and strengthen ongoing response activities in the country.
“The situation report of January 22, 2023, showed a total of 244 firmed cases with 37 deaths and a case fatality rate of 15.1 % from 16 states and the FCT – Ondo (90), Edo (89), Bauchi (13), Taraba (10), Benue (9), Ebonyi (9), Nasarawa (7), Plateau (5), Kogi (4), Anambra (2), Delta (1), Oyo (1), Adamawa (1), Enugu (1), Imo (1), and FCT (1),” it said.
“Infection and death among the healthcare workers accounted for five and one of the confirmed cases and deaths respectively highlighting the need for an increased index of suspicion among health Care workers,” the NCDC added.
