World Health Organization Nigeria

19/05/2026

Cut back on salt for better health 🧂

Adults should consume less than 5 grams of salt per day — that’s about one teaspoon in total from all foods and drinks.

Too much salt can increase your risk of serious health problems like high blood pressure and heart disease.
Make healthier choices today 👇

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15/05/2026

Every child in Nigeria deserves protection from vaccine preventable diseases.

To support this, Nigeria held its first External Maturity Assessment and Evidence to Recommendation (EtR) training for the Nigeria Immunization Technical Advisory Group (NGI TAG).

With support from WHO and partners , and (Solina), national experts are strengthening the skills that guide transparent and evidence based vaccine decisions. This helps ensure vaccines reach the children who need them most and supports a more resilient health system as funding landscapes evolve.

Nigeria vaccinates over eight million children with routine immunization each year. Stronger evidence means stronger protection for every girl and boy, and better preparedness against outbreaks.

Learn more: afro.who.int/countries/Nigeria

14/05/2026

WHO Country Representative, Dr Pavel Ursu, today presented the WHO Nigeria Programme Budget 2026–2027 workplan to the Honourable Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Muhammad Ali Pate, reaffirming WHO’s commitment to support the Nigeria Health Sector Reform & Investment Initiative (NHSRII) and align with the Sector-Wide Approach (SWAp).

The 2026–2027 workplan—fully aligned with the Country Cooperation Strategy (2023–2027) and GPW14—establishes a results driven framework to deliver measurable impact across key priorities, including primary health care and UHC, routine immunization and polio transition, health security and IHR 7-1-7 capacity, equity and service quality, and digital health systems.

It further strengthens alignment with national priorities, with a commitment to provide quarterly updates on implementation and results.

Prof Muhammad Ali Pate commended WHO for its transparency and ongoing dialogue on planned delivery, noting that this approach provides with full visibility, ownership, and accountability for WHO’s contribution to the health sector.

Discussions also covered Nigeria’s engagement at the 79th World Health Assembly, WHO’s shift toward stronger subnational delivery in line with evolving resource realities, and preparations for the 5th High-Level Ministerial Meeting on Antimicrobial Resistance (29–30 June 2026, Abuja).

Together, WHO and the Government of Nigeria continue to advance a shared agenda—delivering measurable results, strengthening systems, and building a resilient, equitable health sector that leaves no one behind.

13/05/2026

Stopping new HIV infections starts with a prepared, compassionate workforce.

With partners including , , , , , and , Nigeria has completed a nationwide PrEP Training of Trainers—bringing clinicians, nurses, pharmacists, academia & communities together.

This unified training equips health workers to deliver oral and long acting injectable PrEP safely and consistently, following WHO guidance.

Nigeria recorded 48,000 new HIV infections in 2024. A stronger workforce means more protection, more choice, and fewer new infections.

See how WHO supports countries to scale PrEP: afro.who.int/countries/Nigeria

13/05/2026

Every woman in Nigeria deserves a health worker who can protect her from HIV.

With support from Children Investment Fund Foundation and technical leadership from , Nigeria has trained 80 PrEP master trainers across all 36 states + FCT—building a workforce ready to deliver HIV prevention for everyone, everywhere.

These trainers will now cascade WHO standard PrEP knowledge to thousands of frontline providers, expanding access for young women and key populations most at risk.

From oral PrEP to long acting injectable PrEP and twice yearly Lenacapavir, Nigeria’s workforce is now equipped to offer the full range of WHO recommended options.

Learn more about WHO’s work to end new HIV infections: afro.who.int/countries/Nigeria

13/05/2026

Up to 70% of the salt we consume comes from hidden sources in processed and packaged foods such as sauces, canned goods, cured meats, and even bread, not just the salt we add during cooking or at the table.

Choosing fresh, minimally processed foods can significantly reduce your salt intake and help protect your heart health.

📢 New release: The second edition of SHAKE the Salt Habit, the WHO technical package for sodium reduction, is now available: https://bit.ly/3R1zKIR

12/05/2026

Floods. Power outages. Lost samples.

Nigeria’s polio labs faced real threats — until major upgrades brought 24/7 operations, solar power and faster detection across the north-east and neighboring states served by the Ibadan lab.
Reliable labs mean safer communities.

See the impact behind the numbers ⬇️

Maiduguri, On a quiet morning in Maiduguri, Musa Bamaiyi Joseph watched laboratory staff move samples into new freezers.“These machines didn’t survive the flood,” he said softly. “Now, we can work again. Without fear.”This intervention demonstrates a simple truth: reliable laboratory infra...

12/05/2026

How do strong public health institutions protect millions of people?

The EU-supported EUSPIN initiative is investing in data, workforce, and systems to strengthen health security in Nigeria.

Read more on our website 👇

Abuja, A disease surveillance officer in Sokoto State notices a rise in suspected cholera cases through a digital reporting system. The alert triggers a rapid response, helping to contain the spread before it grows.At a primary health centre in Kebbi State, a pregnant woman is able to deliver safely...

11/05/2026

As Nigeria faces outbreaks, climate risks and rising NCDs, strong public health institutions are essential.

Through EU SPIN, the EU, Government of Nigeria and WHO are strengthening surveillance, labs, emergency readiness and workforce capacity to protect communities nationwide.

🔗 Learn more: afro.who.int/countries/Nigeria

11/05/2026

“EU SPIN shows what coordinated partnership can achieve to protect the health of one in four Africans.” — HE Toyin Sakari.

The initiative strengthens institutions that serve every Nigerian—women, men, youth and vulnerable groups—with dignity and equity.

11/05/2026

“The EU is investing in strong, digitally enabled public health institutions in Nigeria.” — Ambassador Gautier Mignon

EU SPIN reflects a shared commitment to health security and sustainable systems strengthening.