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Nigeria: When Fear Travels Faster Than Disease

[Daily Trust] Few words in public health can alter the mood of a nation as quickly as Ebola. The name evokes memories of devastating outbreaks, overwhelmed communities and health workers risking their lives to care for the sick. Within hours, a confirmed case can generate legitimate concern, alarming speculation and a flood of unverified messages. Yet, while the virus demands an urgent…

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