CDC in Nigeria
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) office in Nigeria was established in 2001. To achieve CDC-Nigeria’s vision “Public Health Excellence for Healthy Nigerians” the office supports the Nigerian Federal Ministry of Health in the development, implementation, and evaluation of disease response efforts and programs that contribute to a strengthened public health infrastructure in Nigeria.
In the News
- CDC Nigeria Stresses Importance of Strong Public Health System in Nigeria U.S. Embassy in Nigeria
November 27, 2012
Why We Are Here
Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa with more than 170 million people.
What CDC Is Doing
Information about Key CDC Activities and Programs in Nigeria
Who We Are
Information about CDC-Nigeria Office
Our Progress
Working in collaboration with dozens of partners in Nigeria, CDC is improving health and saving lives.
Feature Stories
Meet Hassan: HIV Counselor Reaches the Hard-to-Reach Communities in Nigeria
Riding donkeys, motorcycles, and bicycles and walking along rugged roads for long distances are just a part of Hassan Mohammad’s daily routine. Hassan is a community health extension worker and team lead of the HIV Testing and Counseling Unit at Tsafe General Hospital. Tsafe is an area located in Zamfara state in northwest Nigeria...More
Posted December 6, 2012
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