ABUJA, Nigeria — The Federal Government is moving to strengthen health security across South-East Nigeria, with additional support planned for states to improve preparedness and response to public-health threats.

The initiative is aimed at helping states build stronger systems for disease surveillance, early detection, emergency response and coordination between health authorities. Recent government statements emphasized the need for stronger regional preparedness as Nigeria works to protect communities from emerging health threats.

Improving health security at state level is becoming an increasingly important priority, particularly as outbreaks can spread rapidly across communities and borders.

The federal support is expected to complement existing public-health programs while helping health authorities improve their ability to identify and respond to potential outbreaks.

Health experts have also been calling for stronger infection-prevention systems in Nigerian healthcare facilities, particularly to reduce hospital-acquired infections and the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance.

The renewed focus on South-East health security could strengthen Nigeria’s wider disease-prevention network and improve preparedness for future public-health emergencies.