Thursday, January 11, 2024

Video - Nigeria battles lassa fever outbreak



Nigeria is dealing with an outbreak of lassa fever, an illness caused by consuming food contaminated by rats.The government says the country recorded more than 1,200 cases and 219 deaths from lassa fever in 2023 only.

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