Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has expressed worry over an increase in malnutrition cases among children in northern Nigeria, particularly in flood-affected areas like Borno and other northeastern states.
MSF raised worry that, despite the fact that it is harvest season in the region, the number of malnourished patients admitted to hospitals continues to climb across healthcare facilities where they provide services.
In a press statement signed by MSF International President, Dr. Christos Christou, the organization stated that, contrary to expectations, malnutrition cases are not reducing during this time of year.
“This year, when we would expect to see fewer hospitalizations, the number of malnourished patients remains unchanged. Worse, the conditions in which they come are far more horrific,” the statement said.
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has expressed worry over an increase in malnutrition cases among children in northern Nigeria, particularly in flood-affected areas like Borno and other northeastern states.
MSF raised worry that, despite the fact that it is harvest season in the region, the number of malnourished patients admitted to hospitals continues to climb across healthcare facilities where they provide services.
In a press statement signed by MSF International President, Dr. Christos Christou, the organization stated that, contrary to expectations, malnutrition cases are not reducing during this time of year.
“This year, when we would expect to see fewer hospitalizations, the number of malnourished patients remains unchanged. Worse, the conditions in which they come are far more horrific,” the statement said.
MSF also noted the reappearance of vaccine-preventable infections such as measles, which continues to be the biggest cause of child mortality in Nigeria.
“Between January and August, we treated over 12,500 measles cases, nearly double that of the same period last year,” says Christou.
