U.S. CDC Nigeria

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When it comes to preventing mother-to-child transmission of HIV, families play a crucial role. Support the women in your family by accessing HIV testing and treatment before, during, and after pregnancy.

Cholera and typhoid are common and potentially fatal diseases caused by drinking water or eating food contaminated with different types of bacteria. Protect yourself by using clean and purified water, practicing hand hygiene, and handling and cooking your food properly. Learn more about these diseases at: https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/a-z

Self-medication can lead to incorrect dosing and harmful side effects. Healthcare providers are trained professionals ready to help you feel better. If you feel sick, don’t self-medicate - visit your healthcare provider.

Did you know? Vaccines can help prevent outbreaks and protect communities. Talk to your healthcare provider to learn more about how to protect yourself and your family. Knowledge is power! Learn more about the Nigerian vaccination schedule at https://www.unicef.org/nigeria/documents/nigeria-immunization-schedule

Preventing mother-to-child transmission of HIV is possible. HIV medication, or antiretroviral therapy, is a powerful tool that greatly reduces the risk of transmission. Learn more at https://naca.gov.ng/preventing-mother-to-child-transmission-of-hiv/

Stay informed. Don't ignore public health warnings or alerts—they're meant to keep you safe and healthy. If you have questions about how to protect your health, talk to your healthcare provider.

In Nigeria, nearly 30 percent of TB cases remain undiagnosed, allowing the disease to spread unknowingly through untreated individuals. CDC is working with the Government of Nigeria to change that. By expanding the use of portable digital X-ray machines that utilize artificial intelligence to communities across Nigeria with the highest need, lab professionals can quickly review and diagnosis cases of TB – the world’s most infectious disease.

When a disease outbreak occurs, public health and healthcare workers work hard to share life-saving information that helps protect you and your loved ones. Learn how CDC is at work in Nigeria to protect communities, in the country and globally, from health threats: https://www.cdc.gov/global-health/countries/nigeria.html

CDC works with to quickly detect and contain disease outbreaks, preventing them from spreading. Your actions can help, too! Stay informed and learn how you can protect yourself and your community: https://ncdc.gov.ng/diseases/a-z

Foods can contain germs that can make you sick. You can protect yourself by following the four steps to food safety. Find out more at

About Four Steps to Food Safety Follow key food safety steps to prevent foodborne illness.

CDC is working with the Government of Nigeria to protect communities in Nigeria and globally from disease threats. Discover this work and stay up to date with the latest health information to protect yourself and your community. Follow https://www.facebook.com/NCDCgov and https://www.facebook.com/NPHCDA for more.