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Lassa fever kills 268, spreads to 119 local governments in 24 Nigerian states

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Published by Anadolu Agency Africa 13 October 2026 at 18:10

Lassa fever kills 268, spreads to 119 local governments in 24 Nigerian states — Image · Anadolu Agency Africa

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Nigeria recorded 8,414 suspected cases during first 40 weeks of 2026

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