Health
Vaccines, malaria, insurance and emergency numbers. This information does not replace the advice of a doctor or an international vaccination centre.
Before you leave
Malaria is present throughout the country. See a doctor before departure about prevention and vaccines; any fever requires prompt medical attention.
Verified factVerified on 10/2/26High confidenceFrance Diplomatie, Travel advice: Nigeria, healthCDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), Travelers' Health: NigeriaYellow fever: the international vaccination certificate is required on entry for travellers aged 9 months or older coming from a country with risk of transmission, including after a stopover in such a country. The CDC recommends this vaccine for all travellers aged 9 months or older. Rules change: check them before departure and talk to a doctor or an international vaccination centre.
Verified factVerified on 10/2/26High confidenceCDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), Travelers' Health: NigeriaMalaria: according to the CDC, it is present throughout the country. The CDC recommends prescription preventive medicine for travellers to these areas: talk to a doctor before departure, and protect yourself from mosquito bites.
Verified factVerified on 10/2/26High confidenceCDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), Travelers' Health: Nigeria
Emergency numbers
Emergency number: 112 (ambulance, fire, police); Canada also lists 199. There is no national ambulance service.
Verified factVerified on 10/2/26High confidenceGOV.UK (FCDO), Nigeria travel advice: getting helpGovernment of Canada, Travel advice: Nigeria
Useful contacts
Contact details taken from the official sources cited. Check them before going.
Emergency number
112 for ambulance, fire and police; 199 according to Canada.
GOV.UK (FCDO), Nigeria travel advice: getting helpGovernment of Canada, Travel advice: Nigeria· Oct 2, 2026
Sources for this guide
- France Diplomatie, Travel advice: Nigeria, health · Source updated: September 15, 2026 · Checked on October 2, 2026
- CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), Travelers' Health: Nigeria · Source updated: August 25, 2026 · Checked on October 2, 2026
- GOV.UK (FCDO), Nigeria travel advice: getting help · Source updated: September 28, 2026 · Checked on October 2, 2026
- Government of Canada, Travel advice: Nigeria · Source updated: September 21, 2026 · Checked on October 2, 2026
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