Kwara State Government Denies Lassa Fever Deaths at NYSC Camp Amid Rising Cases Nationwide

The Kwara State Government has debunked rumors of deaths from Lassa Fever at the NYSC camp, emphasizing that no cases have been reported. The Ministry of Health spokesperson, Hamdalat Sa'ad, stated that the rapid response team conducted investigations led by the state epidemiologist, Dr.

Kamaldeen Khadeejah. The NCDC reported an increase in Lassa Fever cases nationwide, with 39 confirmed infections and 17 deaths in states like Bauchi, Taraba, Plateau, Ondo, Edo, Ebonyi, Benue, and Nasarawa.