By Adoga Michael Oyi
LASSA fever cases have soared across Nigeria and surrounding nations with now more than 100 people dead among the 1,300 suspected reported cases.
Popular In the Community The largest outbreak of Lassa fever has been recorded by the WHO in Nigeria
The World Health Organisation this week described the spread as the largest Lassa fever outbreak ever recorded in Nigeria.
Those travelling to Nigeria and other countries in West Africa should be aware that there is no vaccine to protect against the viral haemorrhagic fever which has been likened to the Black Death.
WHO advised the number of confirmed cases means it is likely to spread nationally and to the neighbouring countries of Benin, Ghana, Liberia and Togo.
The UK Embassy website cautions travellers who are planning on going to Nigeria.
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