The rainy season in Nigeria creates environmental conditions that increase the spread of diseases such as malaria and cholera. Discover more about these diseases at

Help stop the spread of diseases caused by respiratory viruses; stay away from others until at least 24 hours after your symptoms get better and you have not had a fever while not using fever-reducing medication. Learn more:

Our global health security staff work with @Fmohnigeria and @NCDCgov to help speed their response to global public health emergencies, expand and strengthen laboratory and surveillance networks, and enhance critical workforce capacities, helping make Nigeria and the world safer.

Whether it's Lassa fever, cholera, diphtheria, yellow fever, or meningitis, we continue to work with Nigerian public health experts and agencies to help the country prevent, detect, and respond to infectious disease outbreaks. This work is strengthening global health security.

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Through strong collaborations, CDC is helping Nigeria strengthen its outbreak responses to effectively address public health emergencies. U.S. CDC-trained staff are leading and coordinating outbreak responses across Nigeria, protecting health and safety in the country and abroad.

Laboratories are an important part of the health system and essential for detecting and monitoring diseases. @USCDCNIGERIA-supported laboratories help the country quickly identify disease threats so rapid actions can be taken to prevent their spread.

CDC experts and partners in global health security play active roles in Nigeria’s responses to disease outbreaks. We are working with @NCDCgov to respond to ongoing outbreaks across several states and communities in Nigeria.

As part of our strong partnership, we helped Nigeria improve the country’s laboratory diagnostics through ongoing support to 8 laboratories to strengthen their capacity to diagnose measles and rubella to help end outbreaks.

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We work closely with @NCDCgov and other partners to implement effective risk communication strategies that ensure accurate, timely, and life-saving information reaches the public, healthcare professionals, and other critical stakeholders.

Tobacco in all its forms is a killer! People who smoke or use other forms of tobacco are more likely to develop disease and die earlier than people who don't use tobacco. Learn how to quit smoking here:

#DYK bacteria & viruses can cause diseases but are not the same thing? Bacteria cause bacterial infections & viruses cause viral infections. Antibiotics kill bacteria while antiviral drugs fight viruses. If you are sick, talk to your doctor about treatments that are best for you.

Lassa fever remains a public health threat in Nigeria, with reported cases across the country. We are using our investment in HIV programs to enhance Lassa fever surveillance and awareness in the 18 states where we support PEPFAR programming.

Our experts worked with GON and partners to help Nigeria become the first country in the world to roll out a new vaccine (called Men5CV) which protects people against five strains of the meningococcus bacteria.

From all of us at CDC Nigeria, this is wishing you a happy new year 2025!

High blood cholesterol can lead to plaque on the walls of your arteries. Take steps to lower your risk by making healthy changes to your lifestyle, such as choosing foods lower in saturated and trans fats and maintaining a healthy weight. Learn more:

Did you know your kidneys work hard to remove wastes, toxins, and excess fluid from your body every 30 minutes? Chronic Kidney Disease occurs when the kidneys are damaged and can't filter blood effectively. Learn about the risks and prevention:

Washing your hands, covering your mouth – when coughing or sneezing, and avoiding sharing personal items are simple day-to-day habits you can adopt to prevent the spread of infectious diseases in your homes and communities.