Overview

The document is the National Public Health Multi-Hazard Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan (NPHMHEPRP) for Nigeria, published in December 2020 by the Federal Ministry of Health - Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). It provides a comprehensive framework for preparing for and responding to public health emergencies caused by multiple hazards, including infectious disease outbreaks, floods, droughts, and conflicts. The plan outlines coordination mechanisms, surveillance and early warning systems, response protocols, and recovery processes. Key components include: an overview of Nigeria's geography, climate, historical emergencies, and health system organization; a national risk assessment identifying key hazards; routine coordination mechanisms within and outside the health sector; current response capacity and preparedness levels; a detailed surveillance and early warning system for infectious and non-infectious hazards; alert detection, rapid risk assessment, and grading systems for emergencies; the activation of Public Health Emergency Rapid Response Teams (PHERRTs) and Incident Management System (IMS) structures; multi-hazard core response mechanisms including a One Health approach; a coordination framework for state risk communication; and procedures for phasing out emergency response and transitioning to recovery. The plan emphasizes multisectoral collaboration and aligns with international and national policy frameworks. It is intended for all stakeholders involved in public health emergency management in Nigeria.

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