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NCDC Records 899 Cases of Lassa Fever

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The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, has recorded a total of 899 cases of Lassa fever from 25 states across 101 local government areas in the country.

According to data released by Centre, the cases were reported between January 1, 2022, and August 28, 2022.

It noted that a total of 6,471 suspected cases and 169 deaths have been recorded from the disease so far.

It added that 25 states have recorded at least one confirmed case across 101 local government areas.

Written by: Helen Obih

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