Lassa Fever: Death toll rises to 15 in Edo

The Edo State Government has confirmed 15 deaths from Lassa Fever since the outbreak of the disease in the state in December 2024.

The Director of Public Health, Edo State Ministry of Health, Stephenson Ojeifo, disclosed this on Tuesday in Benin while responding to concerns on social media regarding the government’s efforts in tackling the outbreak.

Mr Ojeifo said that as of today, Edo State has recorded over 1,000 suspected cases of Lassa Fever, out of which 103 have been positive.

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