LASSA FEVER CASES SURGE IN ONDO, EDO- NCDC. (PHOTO).
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Lassa Fever cases surge in Ondo, Edo — NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) recorded a rise in Lassa fever cases in week 39 of 2024, with Ondo and Edo states reporting nine new confirmed cases.
The NCDC stated this on its official website, based on latest Lassa Fever Situation Report.
The agency said that this marked an increase from four cases reported in previous week, raising the total number of infection and deaths in the year to alarming levels.
The NCDC revealed that “the country is witnessing a surge in Lassa fever cases, with the total number of infections in 2024 rising to 1,018 across 28 states.
“As of week 39 (September 23-29), 172 deaths have been reported, reflecting a slight increase in the Case Fatality Rate (CFR) to 16.9 per cent, compared to 16.8 per cent in the same period in 2023.”
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