Understanding Lassa fever
28 January 2020 |
4:03 pm
Lassa fever is a major health challenge in many West African countries and it is currently fast spreading in some Nigerian state.
Here is a video to tell you all you need to know about this hemorrhagic fever and preventive measures you can take to avoid getting infected.
Please, reach out to NCDC via the numbers provided in the video to report suspected cases around you.
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