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Nigeria Lassa fever outbreak – September 2026

7 clusters · 28 sources · last updated

Latest: NCDC launches readiness plan to combat seasonal Lassa fever surge

By the end of epidemiological week 33, the NCDC reported 1,035 confirmed cases and 252 deaths, bringing the case-fatality rate to 24.4%. This is a notable increase from the 18.6% recorded during the same period in 2025.

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Cholera outbreak in Nigeria

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated

Latest: Nigeria reports over 65,000 suspected cholera cases

Nigeria has recorded over 65,000 suspected cholera cases across 35 states and approximately 195 local government areas. While weekly case numbers and fatality rates have declined significantly from the season’s peak, the