NIGERIA DAILY: “I Thought It Was Malaria, Until It Nearly Killed Me”

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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