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By Nigeria Health Watch | November 21, 2023

Are we there yet? Leveraging the Private Sector for Lassa Vaccine R&D

The search for an effective vaccine against Lassa fever has gained momentum in recent years. Currently, early supportive care and the anti-viral drug Ribavirin are the primary methods of patient treatment. Lassa fever has long been a public health concern in Nigeria and parts of West Africa, since the disease was first identified in 1969. […]

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