9 new Lassa fever cases reported in Nigeria's Ondo and Edo states, raising total infections and deaths.

Lassa fever cases in Nigeria's Ondo and Edo states increased, with nine new cases reported in late September 2024, raising the total to 1,018 infections and 172 deaths this year. The case fatality rate stands at 16.9%, largely due to delayed medical attention and poor sanitation. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control is implementing measures to address the outbreak, which is prevalent in multiple West African countries.

October 11, 2024
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