HEALTH
Lassa fever: Lagos sounds alarm as deadly outbreak sweeps Nigeria
LAGOS, Nigeria — 13 April 2026 (NPA) — The Lagos State Government has issued a stark public health warning over Lassa fever, launching a statewide awareness and prevention campaign as Nigeria battles one of its most severe outbreaks in recent years. With over 660 confirmed cases and 167 deaths between January and mid-March, the situation […]
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