# NCDC reports 1,086 Lassa fever cases, 259 deaths

> The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention says Nigeria recorded 1,086 confirmed Lassa fever cases and 259 deaths across 24 states and 118 Local Government Areas in 2026.

- Published: 2026-09-22T11:30:43.095Z
- Updated: 2026-09-23T08:00:39.176Z
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- Topics: Economy, business and finance, Politics
- Involves: Dr Jide Idris, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, interim public health advisory

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- 2026-09-22T11:30:43.095Z - Punch: [NCDC reports 1,086 Lassa fever cases, 259 deaths](https://punchng.com/ncdc-reports-1086-lassa-fever-cases-259-deaths/)
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