Lassa Fever Cases and Deaths Surge in Nigeria

Nigeria is experiencing a surge in Lassa fever cases, with 66 new cases and 7 deaths recorded in the past three weeks, bringing the total death toll to 221. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has noted a significant rise in the disease.

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Lassa fever surges as Nigeria records 66 cases, 7 deaths in 3 weeks

… 23 states affected, NCDC raises fresh alarm By Chioma Obinna Nigeria is witnessing a renewed surge in Lassa fever infections, with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, (NCDC), reporting 66 confirmed cases and seven deaths within three consecutive epidemiological weeks. Meanwhile, the NCDC’s latest report also showed that the outbreak continued to […] The post Lassa fever surges as Nigeria records 66 cases, 7 deaths in 3 weeks appeared first on Vanguard News.

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