Nigeria Records 11 New Lassa Fever Cases, Death Toll Reaches 176
Nigeria's NCDC has confirmed 11 new cases of Lassa Fever, raising the death toll to 176. Ondo State leads in cases, followed by Bauchi, Edo, and Taraba.
The fatality rate stands at 18.4%, with a higher rate compared to the previous year. The affected age group is primarily 21-30 years old, with a male to female ratio of 1:0.8.
The NCDC is working to control the spread of the disease.
Plus234Feed summary based on reporting from Leadership Newspaper. Read the original report below.
Read full article
Continue on Leadership Newspaper
Share
Get the week in one email
Top stories, NPFL results, the naira — every Friday morning. Free, one email a week.
Free · one email per week · unsubscribe anytime
Related Stories
Health
Nigeria Records 17 New Lassa Fever Cases, Death Toll Reaches 185
General News
Benue Reports 243 Suspected Lassa Fever Cases, Partners with WHO for Intervention
General News
WHO Reports Taraba State Records Over 60 Lassa Fever Deaths Annually
General News
NCDC Confirms 168 Deaths from Lassa Fever, Urges Vigilance in Controlling Spread
Health
NCDC Confirms 172 Deaths in Lassa Fever Outbreak Across 21 States
Health
Nigeria Records 166 Lassa Fever Deaths, Case Fatality Rate Rises - Latest Report
Get Plus234Feed on messaging apps
Same headlines, delivered where you already scroll.
