'Hygienic practices' needed to contain Lassa fever in Nigeria
- 8 years ago
At least 44 people have died from Lassa fever in Nigeria with the death toll expected to rise, underscoring the difficulty in combating deadly viruses in a region still reeling from Ebola. As fears mount that the scale of the outbreak is being downplayed, one doctor says "hygienic practices" are the best way to reduce the risk of the disease spreading.