Lassa fever death toll rises to 229 as NCDC records fresh increase in cases

NAIRAMETRICS | 25-07-2026 10:55am |

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported a renewed increase in confirmed Lassa fever infections after a brief decline, with cumulative cases rising to 963 and deaths reaching 229 in 2026. The post Lassa fever death toll rises to 229 as NCDC records fresh increase in cases appeared first on Nairametrics.

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