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NCDC reports 1,086 Lassa fever cases, 259 deaths

The NCDC reports Nigeria has recorded 1,086 confirmed Lassa fever cases and 259 deaths across 24 states in 2026, with a case fatality rate of 23.9%. Read More: https://punchng.com/ncdc-reports-1086-lassa-fever-cases-259-deaths/

NCDC reports 1,086 Lassa fever cases, 259 deaths

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