Current health alerts for Nigeria
Health notices reported for Nigeria, with what each means for your trip and how to protect yourself. Our pharmacist will tailor this to your plans.
Lassa fever
As of 12 July 2026, a total of 963 confirmed Lassa fever cases, with 6,554 suspected, six probable cases and 229 deaths, have been reported across 23 states in Nigeria for 2026.
No vaccine — how to stay safe
Keep rodents away, store food securely, and stay clear of anyone who is seriously unwell.
Dengue
As of June 2026, a total of 95 (nine confirmed) dengue cases have been reported in Nigeria for 2026.
Cholera
Between 1 May 2026 and 18 June 2026, a total of 13,234 cases of cholera (108 deaths) have been reported across 17 local government areas in Borno State.
cVDPV3
As of 4 March 2026, a case of circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 3 (cVDPV3) has been reported with an onset of paralysis reported on 3 January 2026. Five cases of cVDPV3 were reported in Nigeria during 2025.
There's a vaccine for this
Keep your polio booster up to date — some affected countries also ask for proof of recent vaccination before you can leave.
Last updated 8 August 2026. Contains public sector information from TravelHealthPro (NaTHNaC), licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © UK Health Security Agency. This is general information, not personal medical advice — your travel-health needs are assessed by our pharmacist.
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