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.