Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof Akin Abayomi, has stated that there is no diphtheria outbreak in Lagos. According to Vanguard, Abayomi announced on Wednesday that the state has heightened its disease surveillance and preparedness measures against diphtheria as a precaution. The assurance comes amid concerns over the bacterial infection in Nigeria, with the state government emphasizing its readiness to detect and respond to any potential cases.

Lagos has initiated an awareness campaign across three local government areas in response to concerns about Ebola. Although there is currently no confirmed outbreak of the virus in Nigeria, officials emphasize the importance of remaining cautious among residents.

A Daily Trust editorial laments that Nigeria continues to grapple with a major diphtheria outbreak in 2026, despite the disease being vaccine-preventable. The piece argues that with a functional routine immunisation system and effective public health infrastructure, diphtheria should be largely under control, yet children are once again dying, according to recent reports. The editorial calls for stronger public health action to address the outbreak.

Lagos State reported the highest number of HIV diagnoses in Nigeria for the year 2025, highlighting persistent public health issues in the nation's most populous city. Experts are stressing the importance of early testing to address these concerns.

Lagos is facing a diphtheria scare after 53 suspected cases were reported and six infections confirmed, according to PM News. The state commissioner urged residents to remain vigilant and seek prompt medical care for severe sore throat, fever, weakness, difficulty swallowing or breathing, neck swelling, or a white or greyish membrane at the back of the throat.

The death toll from a diphtheria outbreak in Plateau State, Nigeria, has risen to 25, with most fatalities being children, while suspected cases have climbed to 300, according to Tribune Online. The state government temporarily shut down public and private schools over the weekend as a preventive measure against the spread of the disease.