Lassa fever deaths hit 258 as fatality rate rises to 24%

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Nigeria is experiencing a rise in Lassa fever fatalities, with 258 deaths reported and a fatality rate increase to 24%. The total suspected cases have increased to 7,785 in the current year, up from 7,375 in the previous year.

The report showed that 7,785 suspected cases have been recorded so far this year, compared with 7,375 during the same period in 2025. The post Lassa fever deaths hit 258 as fatality rate rises to 24% appeared first on Vanguard News.