Abstract
Lassa fever persists as a seasonal epidemic in Nigeria, driven by weak surveillance, delayed diagnosis, and fragmented control efforts. Despite modest progress and promising vaccine research, no licensed vaccine exists, and prevention remains reactive. Environmental risks, poor housing, and social stigma exacerbate transmission and mortality. Addressing Lassa fever demands year-round, multisectoral investment in surveillance, diagnostics, community engagement, and One Health strategies. Without structural reforms, Nigeria risks normalizing a preventable cycle of suffering and death.
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Victor Ibukun Agbajelola,
Terese Gabriel Orum
(2025).
Revisiting the threat of Lassa fever in Nigeria: A call for strategic and inclusive action.
Journal of Interventional Epidemiology and Public Health
, 8
(4)
.
https://doi.org/10.37432/jieph-d-25-00178
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