Lassa fever death toll hits 229 as fresh infections rise

…NCDC records 25 new cases in one week, healthcare worker infected By Chioma Obinna Nigeria’s Lassa fever outbreak has claimed 229 lives this year, with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, confirming a fresh spike in infections as 25 new cases were re...

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July 26, 2026 · 05:17 · 5 min read

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Lassa fever death toll hits 229 as fresh infections rise