Since the Ebola outbreak began in February, around 300,000 people have died from malaria, while tuberculosis has likely claimed over 600,000 lives.
Ebola might have our attention, but it’s not even close to being the biggest problem in Africa right now.
Even Lassa fever, which shares many of the terrifying symptoms of Ebola (including bleeding from the eyelids), kills many more than Ebola – and frequently finds its way to the US.
Concerned about Ebola? You’re worrying about the wrong disease
07 Aug 2014 Leave a comment
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