NCDC Reports Lassa Fever Death Toll Reaches 168 in Nigeria - Concerns Over Steady New Cases
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) reported that the death toll from Lassa fever in Nigeria has reached 168 by week 38 of the year. The NCDC disclosed that there have been 906 suspected cases and 166 confirmed cases across 21 states and 106 Local Government Areas.
Lassa fever is caused by the Lassa virus and is endemic in several West African countries. The World Health Organization highlighted that the virus is primarily transmitted through contact with contaminated rodent urine or feces.
Despite efforts, the number of new confirmed cases has remained steady, with 11 reported cases in Ondo, Edo, and Taraba States. The NCDC expressed concern over the continuous fatalities and urged for enhanced infection prevention and control measures.
Plus234Feed summary based on reporting from Daily Post. Read the original report below.
Read full article
Continue on Daily Post
Get the week in one email
Top stories, NPFL results, the naira — every Friday morning. Free, one email a week.
Related Stories
NCDC Confirms 168 Deaths from Lassa Fever Outbreak
Benue Reports 243 Suspected Lassa Fever Cases, Partners with WHO for Intervention
WHO Reports Taraba State Records Over 60 Lassa Fever Deaths Annually
Taraba State Records 46 Lassa Fever Deaths in 1 Year - WHO Report
NCDC Confirms 168 Deaths from Lassa Fever, Urges Vigilance in Controlling Spread
Lassa Fever Outbreak: NCDC Reports Rise in Cases, Death Toll Reaches 162
Get Plus234Feed on messaging apps
Same headlines, delivered where you already scroll.
