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.
Dengue
As of October 2026, a total of 523 suspected dengue fever cases (34 confirmed and four deaths) have been reported in Nigeria for 2026. 220 suspected cases have been reported in October 2026 alone across Akwa-Ibom, Sokoto and Zamfara States.
Ebola disease
On 20 October 2026, according to the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare of Nigeria, one case of Ebola disease (Bundibugyo virus) has been confirmed in the Federal Capital Territory, in a woman with a recent travel history to Uganda. According to the Ugandan Ministry of Health this individual had travelled through Uganda from DRC.
No vaccine — how to stay safe
The risk to ordinary travellers is very low. Keep away from anyone who's ill, from bodily fluids, bats and bushmeat, and wash your hands often.
Cholera
As of 7 October 2026, a total of 68,152 suspected cholera cases and 394 deaths have been reported in Borno State since this outbreak began in May 2026. All 22 local government areas in Borno have now reported cases.
Diphtheria
Between 1 January and 23 August 2026, a total of 16,997 cases of diphtheria and 596 deaths have been reported. Most cases have been reported from Kano, Bauchi, Katsina, Borno and Sokoto states.
There's a vaccine for this
Keep your tetanus, diphtheria and polio booster current and avoid close contact with anyone who's unwell.
Lassa fever
As of 23 August 2026, a total of 1,056 confirmed Lassa fever cases, with 7,580 suspected cases, six probable cases and 253 deaths, have been reported across 24 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.
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 10 November 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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