Nigeria Lassa Fever Cases Surpass 1,000 with 190 Deaths Reported So Far This Year

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has activated emergency centres amid a surge in Lassa fever cases, with 1,154 confirmed cases reported so far this year, resulting in 190 deaths.

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has activated emergency centres across the country as the number of Lassa fever cases surges. So far this year, 1,154 confirmed cases have been recorded out of 9,492 suspected cases, with a total of 190 deaths reported. The surge in cases has prompted the NCDC to take swift action to contain the outbreak and provide support to affected areas. As the situation continues to unfold, emergency centres are being established to facilitate rapid response efforts and ensure effective management of the disease.