Since its first discovery in the town of Lassa, Borno State, in 1969, Lassa fever has transitioned from a localised medical curiosity to a permanent national health threat. 57 years later, the disease remains entrenched in Nigeria, with recent data showing a worrying surge in both geographic spread
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Faith Donatus
Dr. Faith Donatus is a climate change expert, a seasoned researcher with over 15 years of experience and a two-time award winner for contributing to research by the International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation.
With a PhD in Environmental Pollution and Control, Faith is passionate about transforming Nigeria's food and public health systems through deep research, data-driven analysis, deducing solution-based insights to challenges impacting Nigeria's food and health systems.
At Businessday, she is a real sector correspondent, covering health and agricultural beats.
