NG · NGA
Informational only — not medical, legal, or travel advice. In an emergency, always call your local emergency number; availability can change.
New cases / 100k
115
Annual incidence
Deaths / 100k
90
Stroke mortality
DALYs / 100k
2,100
Healthy years lost
Reference year 2021. Rates per 100,000 population unless noted.
Emergency numbers
Emergency (national)112CT and MRI are limited to larger hospitals; 24/7 availability and affordability are major constraints.
Formal pre-hospital EMS coverage is limited and uneven; most patients arrive by private transport. Acute stroke services are concentrated in teaching and tertiary hospitals.
Patients usually self-present, often after delays. Recognition and CT are available mainly in tertiary centres; thrombolysis is rare and thrombectomy largely unavailable in the public system.
Nigeria ratified the CRPD in 2010 and passed a disability anti-discrimination Act in 2018 with a (much-extended) transition period for accessibility. In practice, physical infrastructure for disabled people is very limited, even in Lagos and Abuja.
Urban vs rural reality
A few newer buildings and parts of Abuja have some access features; most of the country has effectively none.
Continuous, usable footpaths are uncommon outside select districts.
No widely enforced web accessibility requirement.
Accessibility sources: Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Act 2018 (2018); WHO — disability & rehabilitation in Africa (2023).
2 centers
| Center | 24/7 ED | Stroke unit | CT 24/7 | Thrombolysis | Thrombectomy | Rehab | Tele-stroke |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | Limited | Limited | No | No | Limited | Unknown | |
| Yes | Limited | Limited | No | No | Limited | Unknown |
Listings are illustrative and may be incomplete. Capabilities can change — confirm directly with each center before relying on this information.
The National Health Insurance Authority scheme has limited population coverage; most stroke care is paid out of pocket.
Private insurance and HMOs cover a small, mostly urban and formally employed minority.
Out-of-pocket payment dominates and is a primary barrier to imaging, medicines, and rehabilitation.
Coverage gaps are well documented; specific cost figures omitted where not reliably sourced.
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Buses and minibuses (danfo) are not wheelchair accessible.
Limited light-rail in Lagos/Abuja.
Some assistance at major international airports.
Sign language used in deaf community; official provision limited.
Very limited formal support; care is almost entirely family- and community-based.