Nigeria · 1 Million Babies NBS · 2026–2030

One million babies screened by 2030.

Because the first few days of life shape the rest of it. Early screening catches conditions before symptoms appear — when treatment works best.

Set up a screening site → What is NBS?
2,200+Hospitals enrolled
40+Conditions screened
—Days to the deadline
36
States & FCT targeted
2,200+
Hospitals enrolled
40+
Conditions screened
—
Days to the deadline
What is newborn screening?

One small test. A lifetime of difference.

In the first 48 hours after birth, a simple heel-prick takes a few drops of blood that can detect over 40 serious conditions — before a single symptom appears.

The heel-prick test
A nurse takes a few drops of blood from your baby's heel. Quick, safe, and done in the first 48 hours of life.
What we look for
A single sample is tested for over 40 conditions — sickle cell, thyroid disorders and metabolic conditions invisible at birth.
Getting your results
Most results arrive within 2–4 weeks. If follow-up is needed, a nurse will reach out. Early treatment changes everything.
Why it matters

Every condition caught early
is a life changed forever.

A heel-prick blood test taken in the first 48 hours of life can detect over 40 conditions — before a single symptom appears. These are some of the conditions the campaign screens for.

Sickle Cell Disease
Nigeria carries the world's highest burden. Early detection allows prophylactic penicillin to prevent up to 90% of deaths before age 5.
Congenital Hypothyroidism
Untreated, it causes severe intellectual disability. Daily thyroid hormone costs under ₦500/month and is fully effective when started early.
G6PD Deficiency
Affects up to 22% of Nigerian newborns. Identified early, simple dietary and medication avoidance prevents haemolytic crises for life.
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
A life-threatening salt-wasting crisis can occur within days of birth. Screening allows immediate hormone replacement to begin.
Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Dietary intervention within weeks of birth prevents all intellectual impairment. Untreated, it causes severe cognitive decline.
Biotinidase Deficiency
Treatable with daily biotin supplements. Without early screening, it causes seizures, hearing loss and developmental delay.
Find a screening centre

There is a centre near you.

Over 2,200 hospitals and clinics across Nigeria are now participating. Search by state or LGA to find the nearest certified screening centre.

Helpline & contact
+234 800 225 5476Toll-free · 8am–6pm daily
+234 805 732 47750800CALLISN
1millionnbs@isnmedical.comResponse within 24 hours
Lagos University Teaching Hospital
Idi-Araba, Lagos · NBS certified
General Hospital Lagos Island
Lagos Island, Lagos · NBS certified
Gbagada General Hospital
Gbagada, Lagos · NBS certified
State-by-state progress

Tracking every zone
toward the goal.

Coverage is accelerating across all six geopolitical zones. The South-West leads on hospital density; the North-East needs accelerated investment.

South-West
74%
South-South
61%
South-East
58%
North-Central
51%
North-West
34%
North-East
22%

Interactive Nigeria map

Click any state for detailed data

36states & FCT in scope
Our partners

Backed by the institutions making it possible.

revvity
Diagnostic technology partner
ISN Medical — 45 Years
ISN Medical · Since 1981
Act today

Refer a baby for a test now.

One heel-prick in the first days of life can change everything that follows. Set up a screening site and bring early diagnosis closer to the families who need it.

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Set up a screening site

Screen babies at your facility.

Complete this form and the ISN Medical team will contact you within 48 hours to discuss setting up newborn screening at your hospital, clinic or maternity centre.

ISN Medical — contact us directly
1millionnbs@isnmedical.com
+234 800 225 5476  ·  +234 805 732 4775
40–42 Association Avenue, Ilupeju, Lagos State
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