In a suspected outbreak of Lassa fever in Nigeria nearly forty people have died in 10 states across the country, said Health Minister Isaac Adewole.
"The total number (of suspected cases) reported is 86 and 40 deaths, with a mortality rate of 43.2 percent," said Adewole.
The minister said that so far, laboratory tests have confirmed that 22 of the 86 suspected cases were Lassa fever and results were expected on the remainder.
Seven of the affected states are in the north -- Bauchi, Nasarawa, ...
In a suspected outbreak of Lassa fever in Nigeria nearly forty people have died in 10 states across the country, said Health Minister Isaac Adewole.
"The total number (of suspected cases) reported is 86 and 40 deaths, with a mortality rate of 43.2 percent," said Adewole.
The minister said that so far, laboratory tests have confirmed that 22 of the 86 suspected cases were Lassa fever and results were expected on the remainder.
Seven of the affected states are in the north -- Bauchi, Nasarawa, ...