Nigeria has confirmed five new Lassa fever deaths, pushing the yearly death toll to a grim 100.
The Nigeria Center for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) released the latest figures, highlighting the ongoing struggle to contain the viral hemorrhagic fever.
The data revealed a concerning surge in confirmed cases across the nation.
The NCDC’s report detailed 236 new suspected cases, with 29 confirmed and five fatal outcomes from 13 states.
This update, released Wednesday, indicated a case fatality rate of 18.7%, slightly lower than the previous year.
The disease, transmitted through rodent contact and contaminated materials, continues to spread.
Health officials are actively monitoring the situation, yet Lassa fever’s reach extends across 75 local government areas.
Symptoms range from mild fever to severe hemorrhage.
Efforts to curb the outbreak persist, as authorities strive to limit further spread within Nigerian communities.
The government and NCDC are working to improve sanitation and public awareness to combat the endemic disease.
