Why Lassa fever persists in Ondo — Akeredolu
noted that the government had not relented on adopting necessary measures to address it, even though the challenge had been recurring over the years.
“Bad and harmful food processing practices, such as sun-drying of garri and other products on the road, as well as other places which lead to their contamination by rat droppings. “Currently, our government has stepped up efforts to sensitise the populace about the disease through massive community awareness creation,” he said.
“However, it is important for those affected to come early to hospitals, where experts can quickly make the correct diagnosis and treatment can be commenced early.
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