Lassa fever deaths rise to 259 as Nigeria records 1,086 confirmed cases

Premium Times Nigeria | 22-09-2026 06:27pm |

Nigeria has recorded 259 deaths from Lassa fever out of 1,086 confirmed cases in 2026. The case-fatality rate stands at 23.9 per cent, which is higher than the 18.6 per cent recorded during the same period in 2025. The post appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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