NIGERIA DAILY: “I Thought It Was Malaria, Until It Nearly Killed Me”
DOWNLOAD HERE: For many Nigerians, a fever, headache, or general body weakness is often assumed to be malaria, leading countless people to self-medicate without seeking proper medical attention. NIGERIA DAILY: Why Does The Violence In Plateau Keep Returning? But health experts warn that some of these symptoms could be signs of Lassa fever, a viral […]
A section of the 30-bed Isolation Centre at the Stella Obasanjo Centre in Edo State equipped with ventilators
For many Nigerians, a fever, headache, or general body weakness is often assumed to be malaria, leading countless people to self-medicate without seeking proper medical attention.
NIGERIA DAILY: Why Does The Violence In Plateau Keep Returning?
But health experts warn that some of these symptoms could be signs of Lassa fever, a viral disease that continues to claim lives across the country despite years of awareness campaigns and public health interventions.
NIGERIA DAILY: “They Threatened To Attack If People Refuse To Listen To Them”
Now, with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention reporting 214 deaths and a case fatality rate of 25 per cent this year, concerns are growing about whether enough Nigerians can recognize the disease early enough to seek lifesaving treatment.
NIGERIA DAILY: Why We Cannot Accept The Ekiti Election Result — Opposition Parties
Join us in this episode of Nigeria Daily as we hear from a survivor who mistook Lassa fever for malaria, examine what Benue State is doing to tackle the disease, and explore how Nigerians can better protect themselves.