Let's Talk: Health Matters Lassa Fever

Published: May 13, 2021, 12:21 p.m.

Lassa fever was first discovered in 1969 in Nigeria following the death of two missionary nurses in Lassa town, Borno State. A total of 2787 confirmed cases and 516 deaths were reported in Nigeria from December, 2016 to September, 2020.

Let's talk about this endemic disease. Send your comments and questions concerning lassa fever.

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