Lassa fever in Nigeria is no longer following its traditional seasonal pattern, with cases now occurring throughout the year, according to health workers at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Owo, Ondo State. The facility, a leading treatment centre for the disease, is facing rising infections, shortages of critical supplies, and persistent public misconceptions about the illness. Ondo State remains the epicentre of Nigeria's Lassa fever burden, placing enormous pressure on frontline health workers.
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