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GROWING FATALITIES FROM LASSA FEVER The authorities could do more to contain the scourge
This Day 19 Mar 2026
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Nigeria: Lassa Fever Death Toll Hits 109 Despite Decline in New Infections - NCDC
All Africa 16 Mar 2026
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Nigeria: Enugu On High Alert After Outbreak of Lassa Fever in Neighbouring States
All Africa 05 Mar 2026
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Lassa Fever: Experts Warning on Ebola-Like Virus Already Seen in US
Newsweek 05 Mar 2026
The researchers have said that there is an urgent need for improved detection and treatment of Lassa fever, which causes thousands of deaths worldwide each year, most commonly in Nigeria, Liberia and Sierra Leone.
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Nigeria: Nigeria Records 82 Lassa Fever Cases, 20 Deaths in 1 Week
All Africa 04 Mar 2026
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has said that the country has recorded an increase in Lassa fever infections, with 82 new confirmed cases and 20 deaths reported in one week ....
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Nigeria: Lassa Fever Kills 10 Health Workers in Benue
All Africa 02 Mar 2026
The Benue State Government has confirmed the death of 10 health workers following an outbreak of Lassa fever, with 45 cases testing positive out of 250 suspected infections recorded across the state ....
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Lassa Fever Kills 10 Health Workers in Benue
This Day 01 Mar 2026
The Benue State Government has confirmed the death of 10 health workers following an outbreak of Lassa fever, with 45 cases testing positive out of 250 suspected infections recorded across the state.
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Lassa Fever: 30 Cases Reported in Edo with Six Fatalities
This Day 23 Feb 2026
Ojeifo Stephenson, has said 30 cases of Lassa fever has been reported in Edo with six fatalities. Ojeifo disclosed that since the outbreak of the disease the state has recorded 30 confirmed positive cases of Lassa fever with six deaths.
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318 Cases of Lassa Fever Confirmed, 70 Deaths Recorded in Seven Weeks
This Day 22 Feb 2026
“Lassa fever remains endemic in Nigeria and typically peaks during the dry season between November and May ... The agency also addressed misinformation, citing a recent rumour of Lassa fever at the NYSC camp in Kwara State.
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Science Alone Won’t Stop Lassa Fever
Project Syndicate 14 Feb 2026
Three promising Lassa fever vaccine candidates are in clinical ...
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Plateau Confirms Four Deaths as Lassa Fever Cases Rise to 11 in Seven LGAs
This Day 08 Feb 2026
Nigeria . 8 hours ago. Yemi Kosoko in Jos. The Plateau State Government has confirmed an outbreak of Lassa fever in seven local government areas (LGAs) of the state, with four deaths recorded and 11 cases confirmed ... The Commissioner for Health, Dr ... .
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Plateau Confirms Lassa Fever Outbreak, Records 11 Cases, Four Deaths
This Day 07 Feb 2026
Nigeria . 17 seconds ago. Yemi Kosoko in Jos. Plateau State has confirmed an outbreak of Lassa fever across seven local government areas, with eleven positive cases and four deaths recorded since December 2025 ... .
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