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

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Nigeria is experiencing a surge of Lassa fever infections with 66 confirmed cases and 7 deaths reported over three weeks across 23 states. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has raised a fresh alarm to address the outbreak.

… 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.