Rising Lassa Fever Deaths

Lassa Fever continues to claim lives across Nigeria, even as number of new infections fall.

Between January and June 2026, Nigeria recorded 922 confirmed cases and 221 deaths, raising concerns about why so many people are still dying from a disease that can be treated when detected early.

In this story, Gist Nigeria’s Mercy Frank finds out what is driving the high death toll and explores what needs to change to save more lives before the next outbreak.