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NCDC reports 1,086 Lassa fever cases, 259 deaths

By Punch NewspapersSeptember 22, 2026Nigeria

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The NCDC reports Nigeria has recorded 1,086 confirmed Lassa fever cases and 259 deaths across 24 states in 2026, with a case fatality rate of 23.9%.

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