Realnews Magazine·3 min read·medium
NCDC records rise in Lassa Fever cases as death toll reaches 229
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The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention reports a rise in Lassa fever cases, with the death toll reaching 229 in 2026. The disease continues to spread across multiple states, with young adults aged 21 to 30 being the most affected demographic.
THE Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported an increase in confirmed Lassa fever cases in epidemiological week 28 after a decline in week 27.
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