As per reports, on Monday (06 January), the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has stated that the risk assessment conducted for Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health and partners classified the risk of HMPV for Nigeria as moderate.

• This evaluation will inform and guide preparedness efforts, decision-making, and response strategies to mitigate potential impacts. The NCDC noted that it is closely monitoring the situation and has implemented actions to ensure public health safety.
• In collaboration with Port Health Authorities, NCDC is taking proactive steps to ensure robust preparedness at all international points of entry in response to the dynamic risk assessment for HMPV, as the measures are designed to mitigate the potential risk of HMPV transmission through international travel.
• The agency further stated that advisories have been issued to hospitals nationwide on enhanced infection prevention and control (IPC) practices.