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Plateau Health Commissioner Reports 14 Cholera Fatalities and 441 Suspected Infections
Plateau State health authorities have confirmed 14 deaths and 441 suspected cholera cases, prompting an intensified emergency response and public hygiene campaign across four local government areas.
Plateau State Reports 14 Cholera Deaths and 441 Suspected Cases
Plateau State health officials have confirmed 441 suspected cholera cases and 14 deaths, though active transmission is beginning to slow down due to coordinated emergency responses.
Lassa Fever Fatalities Reach 229 Amid Recent Surge in Cases
Nigeria has recorded 229 deaths from Lassa fever this year, with the NCDC reporting a surge of 25 new infections in a single week as the country grapples with high fatality rates among young adults.
Lassa Fever Fatalities Reach 229 Amidst Recent Surge in Cases
Nigeria has recorded 229 deaths from Lassa fever this year, as the NCDC reports a rise in new infections across five states and emphasizes the need for early medical intervention.
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.