For the third consecutive year, Nigeria has suffered death of citizens due to Lassa fever infection. According to the World Health Organisation, an estimated 100,000 to 300,000 infections of Lassa fever occur annually, with approximately 5,000 deaths. SEE ALSO: Sex, breastfeeding within six weeks of Lassa fever treatment increase risk of infecting others —ResearcherAs of February 25, 2018, there were 1,081 suspected cases and 90 reported deaths. Among the 413 confirmed and the nine probable Lassa fever cases then, 114 deaths were reported. By February 10, 2019, 37 new confirmed cases, including 10 deaths were reported from nine states across Nigeria.

Source: Punch January 25, 2020 12:12 UTC