Health Security & Preparedness

Protecting health, preventing outbreaks

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) manages the BHCPF health security gateway, ensuring that Nigeria is better prepared to detect, prevent, and respond to epidemics and health threats.

What We Do

  • Strengthen disease surveillance and laboratory systems.

  • Support rapid outbreak detection and response.

  • Train health workers in emergency preparedness.

  • Enhance community resilience against public health threats.

Our Impact

  • Faster detection and response to cholera, Lassa fever, and COVID-19.

  • Improved laboratory capacity nationwide.

  • Strengthened emergency coordination at the federal and state levels.

Future Goals

  • Build state-level epidemic preparedness hubs.

  • Expand public awareness of health security systems.

Success Stories

  • With BHCPF support, our labs can now detect outbreaks faster, protecting communities from widespread disease.
    Lab Scientist, Ogun State