Nigeria's health surveillance system 'vulnerable' to funding cuts

Nigeria's disease detection and surveillance systems face increasing strain due to declining donor funding, according to a new report by Resolve to Save Lives. The assessment warns that heavy reliance on external funding has created fragmented systems now proving difficult to sustain. Key findings include: 1) Funding disruptions are already affecting surveillance coverage, laboratory turnaround times, and workforce stability; 2) Subnational health systems are particularly vulnerable as outbreaks are first detected and managed there; 3) Experts emphasize Nigeria has foundational capacity but needs better coordination and integration to build resilience. Stakeholders call for urgent domestic investment and coordinated action to strengthen health systems and improve preparedness for future threats.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/03/25/experts-warn-nigerias-health-surveillance-system-is-vulnerable/