Lassa Fever, Cholera Claim 952 Nigerian Lives in 2024

At least 952 people have died in Nigeria due to various diseases such as Lassa fever, cholera, measles, diphtheria, and yellow fever in 2024, according to the National Public Health Institute.

According to recent data from the National Public Health Institute of Nigeria, a total of 952 Nigerians have lost their lives to various infectious diseases such as Lassa fever, cholera, measles, diphtheria, and yellow fever in 2024. The report highlights the alarming rate of these outbreaks, which has resulted in significant mortality among the population. The statistics are based on data from the National Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC).