"I Thought It Was Malaria, Until It Nearly Killed Me"

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. 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. Now, with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention reporting 214 deaths and a case f...