The Federal Government has issued a public health alert, warning Nigerians about the spread of several infectious diseases across the country.
In a statement released on Friday via its website, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) confirmed ongoing outbreaks of cholera, dengue fever, Mpox, diphtheria, and yellow fever.
The agency warned that without urgent intervention, these outbreaks pose significant public health risks and require immediate national attention.
“The situation calls for increased vigilance and coordinated response efforts from all stakeholders,” the NCDC stated.
As of epidemiological week 26 (June 23–29, 2025), suspected cholera cases have been reported in 34 states, with Zamfara alone accounting for 32% of the total. Other affected states include Bayelsa, Adamawa, Delta, Lagos, and Rivers.
Cholera, caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae, can result in severe diarrhoea, dehydration, and can be fatal if not promptly treated.
The NCDC also confirmed a dengue fever outbreak in Edo State between June 9 and 13, based on laboratory findings.
Both dengue and yellow fever are transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, with poor sanitation and climate-related factors contributing to the spread.
