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Disease Outbreak
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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.
June 22, 2026
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.
June 22, 2026
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.
June 15, 2026
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.
June 2, 2026