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What are the diseases for which Nigeria is most at risk of an epidemic?

Nigeria is at high risk of several epidemic diseases due to factors such as population density and poor public health infrastructure. Major concerns include malaria, Lassa fever, yellow fever, cholera, and HIV/Aids.

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