WHO Nigeria

Official Twitter account of the World Health Organization in Nigeria

[WHO Nigeria @WHONigeria]

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[WHO Nigeria @WHONigeria]

To strengthen Bauchi State’s #Cholera response, @WHONigeria donated essential medical supplies including Ringer’s lactate, IV fluids, ORS/IV giving sets and IPC materials which were distributed to priority treatment facilities to support the treatment of about 250 people and protect frontline health workers.

WHO also conducted on-the-job training for 22 health workers across three cholera treatment facilities on case management, IPC, WASH, waste management and referral. In addition, COREGroupNG, with WHO support, trained 19 surveillance focal persons to strengthen cholera outbreak detection and response.

Since the outbreak was declared on 1 August 2026, Bauchi State has reported 1,564 suspected cases and 29 deaths across 19 LGAs as of 9 October.

The supplies were received by the Bauchi State Primary Health Care Board witnessed by UNICEF and other response partners.

WHO continues to support federal and state health authorities and partners to strengthen surveillance, case management, IPC, risk communication and coordination as part of the cholera response across seven affected states.

#CholeraResponse #HealthEmergency #HealthForAll

[WHO Nigeria @WHONigeria]

Stronger partnerships. Healthier communities. Greater resilience.

Q3 2026 highlighted Nigeria’s progress in disease prevention, outbreak response, and health system strengthening, bringing the country closer to achieving Health for All.

Read the full newsletter: https://t.co/unp0zl8Vo3

[WHO Nigeria @WHONigeria]

More people with TB are being found and connected to care in Nigeria. But reaching everyone means ensuring quality services are available wherever people first seek help.

According to the NTBLCP Annual Report, in 2025, 458,534 TB cases were reported in Nigeria, including 262,058 males (57%) and 196,476 females (43%). Children aged 0–14 accounted for 10% of all notified cases.

To build on this progress, WHO is providing technical support to Nigeria's National Tuberculosis, Leprosy and Buruli Ulcer Control Programme and partners to review the TB Public-Private Mix Operational Guidelines.

The review aims to strengthen public–private engagement in TB care by improving collaboration between the national TB programme and private healthcare providers, enhancing the quality of patient care and reporting, and reinforcing coordination, accountability, and alignment with national TB control priorities.

These efforts will contribute to a more integrated, people-centred health system, ensuring that all people have equitable access to quality TB prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and care, regardless of where they seek healthcare.

Nigeria's TB response is led by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare through the national TB programme, with support from WHO, the Global Fund and partners.

Together, stronger public-private collaboration can help Nigeria find people with TB earlier and connect more people to the care they need.

🔗 Learn more about WHO's work on public-private engagement for TB: https://t.co/U3dJT0xKV0

#EndTB #WHONigeria #HealthForAll

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

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[WHO Nigeria @WHONigeria]

🦠#QandA on Ebola

Can Ebola be transmitted through sexual intercourse after recovery?

Hear from Dr Patrick Otim, Program Area Manager in Emergency Response at @WHOAfrica, as he explains what the evidence says about Ebola transmission after recovery and why understanding the facts matters.

#Ebola
#HealthForAll
#WHOAfrica
#OutbreakResponse
#PublicHealth

[WHO Nigeria @WHONigeria]

Ever smiled through a hot flush at work and carried on as if nothing happened?

You’re not alone. Around the world, women sharing their experiences have helped put menopause on the agenda, improving awareness, care and support.

Your voice matters. Talk to your health provider, employer, community and decision-makers. Every story helps drive change.

#Menopause

[Prof. Mohamed Janabi @ProfJanabi]

The medical evacuation of a patient with Bundibugyo virus disease and her close contact from Nigeria to Switzerland has been completed successfully. I commend the national authorities and the health workers whose close collaboration enabled safe transfer.

@WHO continues to support Nigeria in strengthening all aspects of the #Ebola response, as the country continues to monitor contacts following the detection of the now-evacuated case.
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L’évacuation médicale vers la Suisse d’une patiente atteinte de la maladie à virus Bundibugyo et de son contact proche, tous deux en provenance du Nigéria, a été effectuée avec succès. Je salue les autorités nationales et les professionnels de santé dont l’étroite collaboration a permis d’assurer ce transfert en toute sécurité.

@WHO continue d’accompagner le Nigéria dans le renforcement de tous les aspects de la réponse à l’épidémie d’#Ebola, alors que le pays poursuit le suivi des contacts identifiés à la suite de la détection du cas désormais évacué.
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A evacuação médica de uma paciente com doença pelo vírus Bundibugyo e do seu contacto próximo da Nigéria para a Suíça foi concluída com sucesso. Felicito as autoridades nacionais e os profissionais de saúde cuja estreita colaboração tornou possível uma transferência segura.

A OMS continua a apoiar a Nigéria no reforço de todas as vertentes da resposta ao #Ebola, enquanto o país mantém a monitorização de contactos na sequência da deteção do caso agora evacuado.

[Muhammad Ali Pate @muhammadpate]

The Swiss authorities have confirmed that the patient and her spouse arrived safely in Switzerland today. She is receiving care at Geneva University Hospitals @hug_ge, while her spouse is in isolation at University Hospital Zurich @Unispital_USZ.

In our telephone conversation, Federal Councillor Elisabeth Baume-Schneider conveyed Switzerland’s appreciation for the care provided by Nigerian health professionals and the close cooperation between our authorities and @WHO that made the evacuation possible.

I thank the clinical and public-health teams in Nigeria and Switzerland, @NCDCgov, @BAG_OFSP_UFSP, @EDI_DFI and @WHONigeria for their cooperation, and wish the patient continued recovery.

Here in Nigeria, contact monitoring, investigation of alerts and other containment measures continue, with support from @AfricaCDC and @WHOAFRO. We will provide regular updates through @NCDCgov and @Fmohnigeria.

@OfficialFCTA @DrPavelUrsu @ProfJanabi @CDCgov @Dr_JeanKaseya @christian_happi @alikothe3rd @SalakoIziaq

[WHO Nigeria @WHONigeria]

The headline of this news story is inaccurate and misleading. WHO has not declared Nigeria Ebola‑free. Nigeria currently has no confirmed case of Ebola following the medical evacuation of the index patient to Switzerland. Health officials are closely monitoring 52 contacts who may have been exposed.

Under the International Health Regulations, a country can only be declared Ebola‑free after a 42‑day countdown following the last confirmed case testing negative twice for the virus or, in this situation, after the evacuation of the confirmed case. This period is then followed by heightened surveillance.

WHO requests that this headline be retracted and corrected. It is an inaccurate interpretation of the X post made by the WHO Regional Director for Africa.

@WHOAFRO

[WHO Nigeria @WHONigeria]

The headline of this news story is inaccurate and misleading. WHO has not declared Nigeria Ebola‑free. Nigeria currently has no confirmed case of Ebola following the medical evacuation of the index patient to Switzerland. Health officials are closely monitoring 52 contacts who may have been exposed.

Under the International Health Regulations, a country can only be declared Ebola‑free after a 42‑day countdown following the last confirmed case testing negative twice for the virus or, in this situation, after the evacuation of the confirmed case. This period is then followed by heightened surveillance.

WHO requests that this headline be retracted and corrected. It is an inaccurate interpretation of the X post made by the WHO Regional Director for Africa.

@WHOAFRO

[WHO Nigeria @WHONigeria]

🦠 #QandA on Ebola

Can Ebola be transmitted through saliva and sweat after recovery?

Hear from Dr Patrick Otim, Program Area Manager in Emergency Response at @WHOAfrica, as he explains what the evidence says about Ebola transmission after recovery and why understanding the facts matters.

#Ebola
#HealthForAll
#WHOAfrica
#OutbreakResponse
#PublicHealth

[Prof. Mohamed Janabi @ProfJanabi]

Earlier this morning, the Ebola patient in Nigeria and her contact, who is also her husband, were medically evacuated to Switzerland.

The reasons for the evacuation are:
✅ Both the patient and her husband are Swiss citizens.
✅ The patient is clinically stable. The Nigerian medical team successfully managed her through the acute phase of the illness and stabilized her condition.

On behalf of WHO and all partners, I warmly congratulate the Government of Nigeria, health workers, clinicians, emergency responders and all those involved in the response. This is a remarkable achievement and a testament to what Africa can accomplish when we work together.

With the evacuation of the patient and her husband, Nigeria currently has no Ebola cases.

However, vigilance remains critical. Nigeria will continue the close follow-up of 52 contacts, while Switzerland will assume responsibility for the continued management of the patient and the follow-up of contact number 53, her husband.

Congratulations once again to everyone involved. This is a proud moment demonstrating African expertise, resilience, and leadership in public health.
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Ce matin, la patiente atteinte d’Ebola au Nigéria et son contact, qui est également son époux, ont été évacués médicalement vers la Suisse.

Les raisons de cette évacuation sont les suivantes :
✅ La patiente et son mari sont tous deux citoyens suisses.
✅ La patiente est cliniquement stable. L’équipe médicale nigériane a réussi à la prendre en charge durant la phase aiguë de la maladie et à stabiliser son état.

Au nom de l’OMS et de tous les partenaires, je félicite chaleureusement le Gouvernement du Nigéria, les agents de santé, les cliniciens, les intervenants d’urgence et toutes les personnes impliquées dans la réponse. C’est une réalisation remarquable et une preuve de ce que l’Afrique peut accomplir lorsque nous travaillons ensemble.

Avec l’évacuation de la patiente et de son mari, le Nigéria ne compte actuellement plus de cas d’Ebola.

Cependant, la vigilance reste essentielle. Le Nigéria poursuivra le suivi rapproché de 52 contacts, tandis que la Suisse assurera la prise en charge continue de la patiente et le suivi du 53ᵉ contact, son mari.

Félicitations encore à toutes celles et ceux qui ont contribué à cette réussite. Ce moment est une fierté, démontrant l’expertise, la résilience et le leadership africains en santé publique.
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Hoje de manhã, a paciente com doença pelo vírus Ebola na Nigéria e o seu contacto, que é também o seu marido, foram evacuados por via médica para a Suíça.
A evacuação deve-se aos seguintes motivos:

✅ Tanto a paciente como o seu marido são cidadãos suíços.
✅ A paciente encontra-se clinicamente estável. A equipa médica nigeriana conseguiu prestar-lhe cuidados durante a fase aguda da doença e estabilizar o seu estado de saúde.

Em nome da OMS e de todos os parceiros, felicito calorosamente o Governo da Nigéria, os profissionais de saúde, os clínicos, as equipas de resposta a emergências e todas as pessoas envolvidas na resposta. Esta é uma conquista notável e uma prova do que África pode alcançar quando trabalhamos em conjunto.

Com a evacuação da paciente e do seu marido, a Nigéria não tem atualmente nenhum caso de doença pelo vírus Ebola.

No entanto, é fundamental manter a vigilância. A Nigéria continuará a acompanhar de perto 52 contactos, enquanto a Suíça assumirá a responsabilidade pela continuidade dos cuidados à paciente e pelo acompanhamento do contacto número 53, o seu marido.

Mais uma vez, felicito todas as pessoas envolvidas. Este é um momento de orgulho que demonstra a competência, a resiliência e a liderança de África no domínio da saúde pública.

[WHO Nigeria @WHONigeria]

Every drop is a shield. Every vaccination a promise.

Nigeria's progress against polio shows what is possible when communities, health workers, and partners work together. To secure a polio-free future, we must interrupt transmission, reach every missed child, and strengthen routine immunization.

Let's finish the job and ensure no child is left behind.

#WorldPolioDay #EndPolio #PolioFreeNigeria #VaccinesWork #HealthForAll

[WHO Nigeria @WHONigeria]

Polio vaccines save lives and protect children from lifelong paralysis. As we mark #WorldPolioDay, let's remember that vaccination remains our strongest defense against polio and the key to a healthier future for every child.

Every child vaccinated brings us one step closer to ending polio for good.

#EndPolio #VaccinesWork #WorldPolioDay #HealthForAll

[WHO Nigeria @WHONigeria]

We're 99.9% of the way there. Now let's finish the task.

Decades of commitment from governments, partners, health workers, and communities have brought the world to the brink of polio eradication. The final mile requires sustained investment, strong surveillance, and reaching every child with life-saving vaccines.

Together, we can create a world free from polio forever.

#WorldPolioDay #EndPolio #PolioFreeWorld #VaccinesWork

[WHO Nigeria @WHONigeria]

There is no cure for polio. Prevention is our strongest defence

Every child vaccinated brings us one step closer to ending polio forever. Together, we can ensure no child is left behind and protect future generations from a disease that has no cure.

Learn more: https://t.co/iAGF0lvJZa

#WorldPolioDay
#EndPolio
#VaccinesWork
#HealthForAll
#PolioEradication
#Vaccination

[WHO Nigeria @WHONigeria]

Every child deserves a future free from polio.

Polio can cause lifelong paralysis, but it is preventable with a safe and effective vaccine. By ensuring every child is vaccinated, we can protect lives and move closer to a polio-free world.

Learn more: https://t.co/iAGF0lvJZa

#WorldPolioDay
#EndPolio
#VaccinesWork
#HealthForAll
#PolioEradication
#Vaccination