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The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has revealed that 85% of Lassa fever cases this year are concentrated in five states: Bauchi, Ondo, Taraba, Benue, and Edo, according to their latest situation report.
Nigeria is witnessing a worrying rise in Lassa fever fatalities, even as new infections show a decline. Authorities highlight issues such as delays in treatment and inadequate sanitation as contributing factors to the increasing mortality rate.
An elderly man has died from a suspected cholera infection, marking the first recorded case of its kind in the UK in over a century. The pensioner, who was in his 80s, fell seriously ill and was hospitalized, where he later succumbed to the illness.
This Nigeria Daily podcast episode delves into how a lack of awareness about Lassa fever contributes to its severe impact across the nation. It highlights the challenge of differentiating Lassa fever from more common illnesses like malaria and typhoid.
