WorldAfricaAfrica: Lassa fever outbreak update

Africa: Lassa fever outbreak update

Type of event:
Disease/Outbreak

Victims

144

Wounded

5552

Date

March 29, 2024

What happened

According to The Africa CDC’s Weekly Event-Based Surveillance Report, 5552 cases (771 confirmed; 4781 suspected) and 144 deaths (CFR: 18.68%) of Lassa fever have been reported from three AU MS: Guinea (27 cases; 2 deaths), Liberia (33; 0), and Nigeria (5132; 138).

Where it happened

Main sources