Most hospital visitors in all regions of Nigeria reported malaria as the most common disease, according to a study conducted in 2023. In the North East geo-political zone, 93 percent of respondents reported having malaria, while typhoid came next as the most reported disease, with 32 percent of respondents reporting cases of this infection.
Malaria is a dangerous disease caused by a parasite that usually infects a certain type of mosquito, which in turn affects humans. In 2020, Nigeria registered some 21.6 million cases of malaria.
Diagnosed diseases of hospital visitors in Nigeria in 2023, by region
The interviews were conducted in English, Pidgin, Hausa, Igbo, or Yoruba.
Method of interview
Telephone interview
Supplementary notes
This question was phrased by the source as follows: "[Have you or any member of your household visited the hospital within the last 3 months because of illness?, If yes,] what illness was diagnosed?"
The source explains that more than one response was allowed per respondent.
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