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Nigeria Lassa fever outbreak – August 2026

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Latest: Nigeria Lassa fever fatalities rise to 237 in 2026

In early June 2026, Nigeria experienced a sharp rise in Lassa fever. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) reported 214 deaths and a 25% case-fatality rate for the week of 1–7 June, a significant increase from th