Lassa Fever: 53 health workers infected as cases hit 1,000 in 2026
Nigeria has recorded 1,000 confirmed cases of Lassa fever, with 237 deaths in 2026, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC). The figure includes 53 healthcare workers who have been infected with the disease, highlighting the continued risk faced by frontline health ...
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