Lassa Fever Spreads Across 119 LGAs in Nigeria with 268 Deaths Reported

Lassa Fever Spreads Across 119 LGAs in Nigeria with 268 Deaths Reported

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The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has reported 1,138 confirmed cases of Lassa fever across 24 states, with the death toll reaching 268. The case fatality rate has increased to 23.6 percent, indicating a significant public health concern as the disease spreads across 119 local government areas.

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