Flooding: MSF raises alarm over rising malnutrition cases in northern Nigeria

Flooding: MSF raises alarm over rising malnutrition cases in northern Nigeria …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>

Médecins Sans Frontières, MSF, has raised concerns over a surge in malnutrition cases among children in northern Nigeria, particularly in flood-affected regions such as Borno and other northeastern states.

MSF expressed concern that, despite it being harvest season in the region, the number of malnourished patients admitted to hospitals continues to rise across healthcare centres where they provide services.

In a press statement signed by MSF International President , Dr. Christos Christou, the organisation noted that, contrary to expectations, malnutrition cases are not decreasing at…

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