Post by Arise News (@arisenews)

Lassa Fever: Only 10% Of Nigeria's Population Has Access To Health Insurance - Maduafokwa

Late diagnosis is the cause of the increase in death rates of Lassa fever patients. When the symptoms starts, if you seek healthcare early the chances of surviving is higher with the anti-virus treatment for Lassa fever. A lot of people pay for healthcare directly from their pockets, imagine an individual with these symptoms with no money even to eat. This individual will rather treat for malaria and typhoid and keep going. But when symptoms persist and you eventually go to the hospital it's already too late to save that life due to the high cost of treatment for Lassa fever.

Dr. Blossom Maduafokwa
Public Health Physician | Lecturer, Dept of Community Health & Pry. Care, UNILAG

0 likes · 0 comments · 0 shares