NATIONAL ACTION PLAN FOR HEALTH SECURITY
Plan · Health
A Plan strengthens Nigeria's health security by preventing, detecting, and responding to public health emergencies. It targets public health agencies, healthcare workers, and communities. This improves outcomes and ensures compliance with health standards.
What Is This Policy?
Nigeria's comprehensive plan to strengthen health security capacity for preventing, detecting, and responding to public health emergencies and disease outbreaks.
Who Does It Target?
Public health agencies, NCDC, healthcare workers, communities, and international health partners.
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Strengthen regulatory and policy frameworks, improve public outcomes, and ensure compliance with national and international standards.
Key Features
Framework Standards: Establishes clear standards and guidelines Compliance and Oversight: Provides compliance and monitoring mechanisms Public Benefit: Designed to protect public interest and improve outcomes
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Active/Under implementation or legislative consideration Coverage: Nationwide Lead Agency: Relevant Federal Ministry or Agency
How to Access
Implemented through relevant government agencies. Guidelines and compliance information available through the responsible ministry or agency.
Impact & Metrics
Strengthens institutional, legal, and regulatory capacity in the relevant sector.
Official Resources
Website: nass.gov.ng Contact: Relevant Federal Ministry/Agency, Abuja
Legal Framework
Operates under the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control Establishment Act 2018, the National Health Act 2014, and the Quarantine Act Cap Q2 LFN 2004. Implements Nigeria's obligations under the International Health Regulations (IHR) 2005 and the WHO Joint External Evaluation framework for health security capacity.