National Institute for Infectious Diseases, Zaria Bill

A Bill establishes a National Institute for Infectious Diseases in Zaria, serving as a dedicated federal research and response center. It strengthens Nigeria's preparedness by focusing on epidemic and pandemic threat response. The center aims to develop indigenous vaccine and diagnostic capabilities for communicable diseases.

National Institute for Infectious Diseases, Zaria Bill Policy Overview

What Is This Policy?

A bill to establish a National Institute for Infectious Diseases in Zaria, Kaduna State, as a dedicated federal research and response centre for infectious diseases, strengthening Nigeria's preparedness and response to epidemic and pandemic threats.

Who Does It Target?

Public health researchers and epidemiologists Federal and state ministries of health NCDC and disease surveillance networks International health institutions including WHO and CDC

What Does It Aim to Achieve?

Create a world-class infectious disease research centre to address Nigeria's high burden of communicable diseases Develop indigenous vaccine and diagnostic capabilities Strengthen early warning and outbreak response systems Train a new generation of infectious disease specialists for Nigeria

Key Features

Current Status

Funding: Federal Government health budget; WHO, Gates Foundation, and bilateral health donor support

How to Access

Research partnerships and training applications available upon establishment; clinical services through referral. Requirements: Research access: relevant medical or scientific qualifications Training programmes: application through institute admissions Referral-based clinical services from state/federal hospitals Application method: Institute website (to be launched upon establishment); interim: www.ncdc.gov.ng

Impact & Metrics

Nigeria bears one of the world's highest burdens of infectious diseases, including 97 million malaria cases annually; a dedicated research institute could accelerate response times and reduce mortality.

Official Resources

Website: www.fmoh.gov.ng | www.ncdc.gov.ng Contact: Federal Ministry of Health — [email protected] | NCDC — [email protected] Federal Republic of Nigeria — Policy Summary Document | March 2026

Legal Framework

The National Institute for Infectious Diseases, Zaria Bill would, when enacted, operate under the National Health Act 2014, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention Act 2018, and the National Biosafety Management Agency Act 2015. It aligns with the Quarantine Act, WHO International Health Regulations (IHR 2005), and the Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) framework, and Nigeria's One Health strategy.