The Guardian reports that Adewole gave reasons while briefing state house correspondents at the presidential villa on Wednesday, January 20.

“We cannot win the battle against Lassa fever the same way we won the one against Ebola. Ebola happened to be a single importation to Nigeria. Lassa fever is endemic in Nigeria. In 2012, we had upsurge in 26 states. So, it is there but I can assure you that with what we put in place this year, we will sign it off,” he said.

The minister stressed that the federal government was determined to get the root of the problem and find the solution. He revealed that the government was planning to put
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