Lassa Fever Outbreak Claims 118 Lives in Nigeria Amidst Ongoing Health Challenges
In the first three months of 2023, Lassa fever resulted in 118 deaths in Nigeria, with 645 confirmed cases. The...
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Understanding Nigeria’s Lassa Fever Outbreak: Key Facts and Safety Measures
Lassa fever poses a critical health challenge in Nigeria, with over 100 deaths recorded in the first quarter of 2025....
Urgent Need for Action Against Diphtheria Crisis in Nigeria
Diphtheria in Nigeria has resulted in 1,269 deaths across 18 states since 2022, with reports indicating 24,804 confirmed cases as...
Diphtheria Outbreak in Nigeria: Lagos State Reports 23 New Cases
Nigeria reported 23 new suspected diphtheria cases in the 10th week of 2025, primarily in Lagos State. An outbreak at...
NCDC Reports Over 1,300 Deaths in Nigeria’s Diphtheria Outbreak Amidst Vaccination Challenges
The NCDC reports 1,319 deaths from a diphtheria outbreak in Nigeria, with over 42,000 suspected cases across 37 states. The...
