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flag Nigeria reports 747 Lassa fever cases and 142 deaths in 2022, with a rising fatality rate.

flag Nigeria reported 747 confirmed cases of Lassa fever and 142 deaths across 18 states as of 2022, with a case fatality rate of 19.0%, slightly up from 18.1% in the same period last year. flag Ondo, Bauchi, Edo, Taraba, and Ebonyi states account for 91% of cases. flag Though the number of cases has decreased compared to 2021, the NCDC urges continued vigilance and has activated a multi-sectoral response system to manage the outbreak.

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