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Rising Lassa Fever Toll amid Weak Infrastructure

Nigeria continues to grapple with a spike in Lassa fever cases and deaths, driven by shifting transmission patterns—from seasonal to year-round—linked to urbanization, climate, and sanitation issues. Those aged 21–30 are most affected. Health officials emphasize that hospital interventions alone aren’t enough and urge communities to improve waste disposal, sanitation, and early case reporting.

Nigeria continues to grapple with a spike in Lassa fever cases and deaths, driven by shifting transmission patterns—from seasonal to year-round—linked to urbanization, climate, and sanitation issues. Those aged 21–30 are most affected. Health officials emphasize that hospital interventions alone aren’t enough and urge communities to improve waste disposal, sanitation, and early case reporting.

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