Cases of Lassa fever increases to 929

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Cases of Lassa fever in the country have increased to 929 as of September 25, 2022.

According to the latest report from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, the death toll has hit 172 so far in 2022.

The report revealed that the confirmed cases for week 38 were higher than the confirmed cases recorded in the same period in 2021, which were 379.

Lassa fever is an acute viral illness and a viral haemorrhagic fever.

Written by: Helen Obih

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