The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed multiple outbreaks of infectious diseases currently spreading across the country, warning of grave public health risks if urgent action is not taken.
In a public health alert issued on Friday and published on its official website, the agency identified cholera, dengue fever, Mpox, diphtheria, and yellow fever as the major diseases of concern. It described the situation as requiring “immediate national attention.”
According to the report, as of epidemiological week 26 (June 23–29, 2025), suspected cholera cases have been recorded in 34 states. Zamfara State alone accounts for 32 percent of the national total, with other highly affected states including Bayelsa, Adamawa, Delta, Lagos, and Rivers.
“The situation demands heightened vigilance and intensified response efforts from all stakeholders,” the alert noted.
A confirmed outbreak of dengue fever in Edo State was also reported, following laboratory investigations carried out between June 9 and 13. The NCDC added that while cholera cases continue to rise, early signs of yellow fever and dengue fever are also emerging in several locations.
Yellow fever has so far been confirmed in Abia, Anambra, Edo, Ekiti, Lagos, and Rivers states, with seven verified cases.
On Mpox and diphtheria, the NCDC said both remain persistent threats that demand continued monitoring and response.
As part of its public health advisory, the agency urged Nigerians to adopt preventive measures such as eliminating stagnant water and mosquito breeding grounds, sleeping under insecticide-treated nets, applying mosquito repellents, maintaining proper sanitation, and avoiding self-medication.
It also warned that symptoms of dengue fever and yellow fever often resemble those of malaria, emphasizing the importance of early testing and appropriate treatment to prevent complications.
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