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Lassa Fever: 53 health workers infected as cases hit 1,000 in 2026
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Mariam Ileyemi
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Nigeria has reported 1,000 confirmed cases of Lassa fever and 237 deaths in 2026, with 53 healthcare workers among those infected. The NCDC is implementing a new protection plan to safeguard frontline medical staff.
Nigeria has recorded 1,000 confirmed cases of Lassa fever, with 237 deaths in 2026, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC).
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