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Nigeria has a massive battle tackling Lassa fever.
Nigeria's health systems are overwhelmed and incapable of sustaining high quality disease surveillance, prevention, control and response.
It doesn't just seem like the world is experiencing more viral infections than before – it's a reality. And the way humans live today helps viruses thrive.
Lassa outbreaks are becoming more widespread in Nigeria but have not been given national emergency status like Ebola.
Cold War, dictators and cover-ups – Ebola's secret history.
Newly appointed Nigerian Health Minister Isaac Adewole is focused on providing primary healthcare services.
The current epidemic of Ebola, which started in March 2014, has reached Lagos, the most populous city in the most populous country in Africa. This is a huge concern. And while Margaret Chan, director-general…
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Fellow, Nigerian Academy of Science
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Lecturer, Lancaster University
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Resident Advisor, Nigeria Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme, Ahmadu Bello University
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Research Fellow/Research Uptake Officer of the Health Policy Research Group, University of Nigeria
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Professor of Eye & Vision Health, Flinders University
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Associate Professor, Flinders University
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Honorary Chief Specialist Scientist, South African Medical Research Council
