Lassa Fever Death Toll in Nigeria Rises to 237
According to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), the death toll from the Lassa fever outbreak has climbed to 237 alongside 1,000 confirmed cases nationwide. Public health authorities attribute the rising fatality rate to late presentation of cases, high treatment costs, and poor health-seeking behavior in affected communities. Geographical Spread and High-Burden … Read more