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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Me\u0301decins Sans Frontie\u0300res, 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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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 this time of year.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis year, when we would typically see a decrease in admissions, the number of malnourished patients is not going down. Worse, the conditions in which they arrive are even more severe,\u201d the statement read.<\/p>\n

MSF highlighted that many people lack access to basic medical care and often cannot afford transportation to reach medical facilities, resulting in delayed treatment.<\/p>\n

Dr. Christou also explained that numerous organisations that previously supported the region, including Maiduguri, have scaled back or ceased their operations due to funding constraints.<\/p>\n

\u201cOver recent years, MSF has witnessed a significant surge in malnutrition admissions, with cases in 2022 and 2023 already critically high.<\/p>\n

\u201cFrom January to August this year, we recorded a 51% increase in admissions of children with severe malnutrition compared to the same period last year.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn the first eight months of this year alone, MSF treated 52,725 children for severe malnutrition across Northern Nigeria, \u201d he stated.<\/p>\n

Also, MSF pointed to the resurgence of vaccine-preventable diseases, such as measles, which remains a leading cause of child mortality in Nigeria.<\/p>\n

\u201cBetween January and August, we treated over 12,500 measles cases, nearly double that of the same period last year,\u201d Christou revealed.<\/p>\n

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