Nigeria reports 26 new Lassa fever cases in week 13, but death toll reaches 167

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) highlights a drop in weekly confirmed cases to 26, down from 51, signaling some progress in controlling the outbreak. However, the death toll remains high at 167, underscoring persistent challenges in healthcare response and environmental control. Monitoring trends beyond week 13 is crucial to assess if these reductions are sustained and effective.