The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed dengue in Sokoto and Zamfara and chikungunya in Sokoto. The agency announced the findings in its 10 November health security update.
The NCDC sent rapid response teams to help affected states find cases, run laboratory tests and control mosquitoes. The teams include insect specialists from the National Arbovirus Research Centre in Enugu. They are working with local communities and helping health facilities prepare to treat patients.
Published coverage of the update gave no chikungunya case count or list of affected local government areas.
Zamfara recorded four dengue deaths through October
From January through October 2026, Zamfara recorded 21 confirmed dengue cases and four deaths. Sokoto recorded nine confirmed cases and no deaths among those cases.
The NCDC’s October dengue report listed 366 suspected cases in Zamfara and 49 in Sokoto over the same period.
In October alone, Bodinga, Dange-Shuni, Isa and Tambuwal reported suspected dengue cases in Sokoto. In Zamfara, Birnin Magaji, Shinkafi and Zurmi reported suspected cases.
When to seek medical care
Dengue and chikungunya can both cause fever, headache and joint pain. The NCDC urged people with persistent fever to seek medical care.
Severe abdominal pain, repeated vomiting, bleeding or trouble breathing can be signs of severe dengue. Anyone with these signs should seek urgent medical care.
The NCDC advised residents to empty standing water and cover water containers. It also urged them to protect themselves from mosquito bites during the day.