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Lassa Fever Outbreak Reaches 23 States, Fatality Rate Rises

The Lassa fever outbreak in Nigeria has spread to 23 states, with the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) reporting a rising fatality rate. The death toll has reached 214, with the fatality rate now at 25%.

22 Jun, 08:49 — 22 Jun, 13:07
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