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05/09/2026

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What measures are being taken to tackle the ongoing outbreak in Nigeria?

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NCDC'S RESPONSE TO THE DIPHTHERIA OUTBREAK

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05/09/2026

Contact with infected animals or bushmeat from unknown or unsafe sources may increase the risk of exposure to Ebola.

Protect yourself and your community by avoiding contact with sick or dead animals and taking precautions when handling animal products.

When it comes to Ebola, prevention starts with informed choices.

05/09/2026

📢TODAY

What measures are being taken to tackle the ongoing outbreak in Nigeria?

RCCE expert Michael Okali will be LIVE on to provide an update on:

NCDC'S RESPONSE TO THE DIPHTHERIA OUTBREAK

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03/09/2026

NCDC Strengthens Coordinated Response to Diphtheria Outbreak

The Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), Dr Jide Idris, and the Director of Public Health, Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Charles Nzelu, as Chairman and Co-Chair respectively, convened the inaugural meeting of the Diphtheria Emergency Task Team.

The Task Team brings together the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, NCDC, the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), state and local government representatives, and development and implementing partners to provide strategic leadership and strengthen coordination of Nigeria's response to the diphtheria outbreak.

The meeting reviewed the current epidemiological situation and response efforts across affected states and LGAs. Encouragingly, compared with the same period in 2025, both the number of reported cases and the case fatality rate are currently lower.

While this represents important progress, sustained and coordinated action remains critical to further reduce transmission and prevent avoidable deaths.

Participants identified priority challenges and response gaps and agreed on key actions to strengthen surveillance, vaccination, early detection and referral, clinical case management, infection prevention and control, risk communication and community engagement.

The meeting also reinforced the critical role of states and LGAs in driving implementation and ensuring that national response priorities translate into effective action at community and health facility levels.

As the response progresses, the Diphtheria Emergency Task Team will continue to strengthen coordination, accountability and collaboration across all levels of government and with partners to sustain the gains achieved, reduce cases and deaths, and strengthen Nigeria's preparedness and resilience against future outbreaks.
Federal Ministry of Health Nigeria National Primary Health Care Development Agency

29/08/2026

Yesterday, the DG, Dr. Jide Idris held a press conference providing updates on the ongoing cholera and diphtheria outbreaks in Nigeria. He highlighted progress made, ongoing risks, response efforts, and what Nigerians should know about keeping themselves and others safe.

The DG called on State and Local Governments to intensify efforts to address critical gaps, including safe water and sanitation, water-quality monitoring and treatment capacity for cholera, and routine and targeted vaccination for diphtheria.

He emphasised that healthcare workers, communities, traditional and religious leaders, and the media also have a critical role to play in dispelling misinformation and promoting prompt care-seeking.

20/08/2026

Strengthening Nigeria’s Health Security Workforce

Under the leadership of the Director-General, Dr Jide Idris, NCDC continues to prioritise building a strong, skilled and sustainable workforce as a critical foundation for Nigeria’s health security.

On 17 August 2026, the DG opened the pre-workshop engagement for the Mid-Term Review of the National Plan for Health Security Workforce, bringing together government institutions, development partners and technical experts to assess progress, identify gaps and agree priorities for the next phase.

Dr Idris highlighted ongoing efforts to strengthen workforce readiness, including a digital workforce surge platform, a workforce retention assessment and NCDC’s Human Resource Transformation Strategy. He called for an evidence-based review that identifies what is working, remaining gaps and priorities for action.

“The question will be whether we had the right people, with the right skills, in the right place, at the right time… ready to act.”

The Mid-Term Review will help define practical priorities for strengthening a resilient health security workforce at national and subnational levels. Federal Ministry of Health Nigeria

14/08/2026

Strengthening Preparedness, Protecting the Health of Nigerians

The Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), Dr Jide Idris, accompanied by key members of NCDC’s Top Management, undertook a working visit to Enugu State on 11–12 August 2026 to deepen collaboration with the State Government and strengthen subnational health security.

Received by the Honourable Commissioner for Health, Prof. George O. Ugwu, delegation engaged the State health team at the Public Health Emergency Operations Centre (PHEOC). The DG and his delegation were warmly welcomed as guests of the Enugu State Government and received by the Deputy Governor of Enugu State for high-level discussions on strengthening the State’s health-security preparedness.

The visit provided an opportunity to review critical health-security capacities, including surveillance and early warning, laboratory systems, infection prevention and control (IPC), case management, emergency coordination, health-worker capacity, and preparedness at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport Point of Entry.

Nigeria’s experience with Ebola, COVID-19 and other outbreaks reinforces a key lesson: national health security depends on strong State and local systems that can detect threats early and respond rapidly.

NCDC reaffirmed its commitment to supporting States to strengthen these capacities, while emphasising State ownership, sustained investment and political commitment to building resilient public health systems.

NCDC welcomes the commitment demonstrated by the Enugu State Government Enugu State Government and looks forward to deepening this partnership in advancing the Health Security Pillar of the NHSRII.

Stronger States. Stronger preparedness. A more health-secure Nigeria.

14/08/2026

Once you complete your Health Declaration Form, save the PDF on your phone or print a copy and keep it handy for your arrival.

You’ll need to present the QR code to Port Health Officials when you arrive.

Link to form: https://healthapp.ncdc.gov.ng/

13/08/2026

Ebola and Hantavirus are NOT the same thing.

Hantavirus is associated with rodents and is mainly linked to exposure to contaminated rodent materials.

Ebola spreads through direct contact with the blood or other body fluids of an infected person or someone who has died from the disease.

NCDC continues to monitor both situations separately.

12/08/2026

If you’re completing the Health Declaration Form, you’ll need to declare the countries you’ve visited in the past 21 days, including any transit countries during your journey.

Keep your travel details handy and fill them in accurately.

Link to form: https://healthapp.ncdc.gov.ng