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Nigeria Faces Lassa Fever Spike with 66 New Cases and 7 Deaths
Nigeria is battling a rise in Lassa fever infections, with the NCDC reporting 66 new cases and seven deaths across 23 states in just three weeks.
Nigeria Faces Lassa Fever Spike With 66 Infections and 7 Deaths Over Three Weeks
The NCDC reports 66 new Lassa fever cases and seven deaths across 23 Nigerian states, prompting urgent calls for increased public vigilance and improved hygiene.
Lassa Fever Fatalities Reach 221 as Infections Rise
Nigeria has reported 221 deaths from Lassa fever in 2026 as the NCDC tracks a rise in new infections across multiple states.
Ebola Crisis Intensifies: Death Toll Spikes as Africa CDC Reports Escalating Spread
The Africa CDC reports a surge in Ebola deaths and warns that community transmission is rising, with treatment centers nearly at full capacity and a critical need for increased funding.
Benue State Health Official Confirms Physician Death from Lassa Fever
A medical doctor has died from Lassa fever in Benue State, prompting health authorities to renew emergency containment and contact tracing efforts.
Lassa Fever Fatalities Reach 214 as Mortality Rate Climbs to 25 Percent
Nigeria reports 214 deaths from Lassa fever in 2026, with the fatality rate climbing to 25 percent amid concerns over delayed treatment and sanitation.
Cholera Outbreak Claims Five Lives, Infects 53 in Plateau State
Health officials in Plateau State confirm that a cholera outbreak in the Mangu Local Government Area has caused five fatalities and infected 53 people.
Borno Cholera Outbreak Claims 40 Lives
Borno State reports 40 deaths and over 3,000 cholera infections across seven local government areas, with Maiduguri identified as the center of the outbreak.