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%.
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NCDC updates Lassa fever death rate to 19.3% as outbreak reaches 23 states
The report showed that the outbreak has affected 23 states and 109 Local Government Areas (LGAs) since the beginning of the year. The post NCDC updates Lassa fever death rate to 19.3% as outbreak reaches 23 states appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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NCDC reports Lassa fever has claimed 214 lives in Nigeria, with the fatality rate surging to 25%. Learn about affected states and ongoing response efforts. Read More: https://punchng.com/lassa-fever-kills-214-as-fatality-rate-rises-to-25-says-ncdc-report/
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