HealthNigeria records 1,000 Lassa fever cases and 237 deaths in 2026
Nigeria has recorded 1,000 cases of Lassa fever in 2026, with 237 deaths reported. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control said the case-fatality rate reached 23.7% in July. That rate was higher than the 18.8% recorded during the same period in 2025. The figures highlight a rise in the reported fatality rate compared with last year.
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Nigeria records 1,000 Lassa fever cases and 237 deaths in 2026
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