Lassa Fever: 1,025 Confirmed Cases, 174 Deaths Recorded In 2024 – NCDC

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported a significant outbreak of Lassa fever, with 1,025 confirmed cases and 174 deaths from January 1 to October 6, 2024. The outbreak spans 28 states and 128 local government areas across the country, with a Case Fatality Rate (CFR) of 17.0 percent. According to [...]The post Lassa Fever: 1,025 Confirmed Cases, 174 Deaths Recorded In 2024 – NCDC appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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