Lassa Fever claims 17 lives as outbreak spreads across 8 Nigerian states

Thenationonlineng | 30-01-2026 10:03pm |

At least 17 people have died following a renewed outbreak of Lassa fever in eight states of the country, raising fresh concerns among public health authorities as Nigeria enters the peak season for the viral disease. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) confirmed the deaths in itsThe post Lassa Fever claims 17 lives as outbreak spreads across 8 Nigerian states appeared first on National Accord Newspaper.

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