Lassa fever: Young adults most affected as Nigeria records 1,035 cases, 252 deaths
People aged 21 to 30 years remain the predominant age group affected by Lassa fever in Nigeria, as the country recorded 1,035 confirmed cases and 252 deaths in 2026. This was revealed in the latest situation report for epidemiological week 33, released by theNigeria Centre for Disease Control and Pr...
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Verified on Sep 02, 2026