Nigeria’s medical academy has demanded urgent government action as Lassa fever deaths reach 204 amid a surge in cases.
The academy called for improved surveillance, faster testing, and better public awareness to curb the spread of the viral hemorrhagic fever.
The death toll has risen sharply this year, overwhelming health facilities in affected states. Experts say poor sanitation, delayed diagnosis, and weak healthcare infrastructure are fueling the outbreak.
The government has been accused of neglecting preventive measures, leaving citizens vulnerable. The medical body is urging the federal and state governments to declare a public health emergency and mobilise resources to contain the disease before it spirals further out of control.
