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Residents and health workers in Borno State have expressed concern over the alarming rise in child malnutrition, as families and breastfeeding mothers grapple with severe hunger.

It was gathered that people in several local government areas in northern Borno, including Marte, Kukawa, Abadam, Guzamala, Kaga, Mobbar, and Gubio, now rely on humanitarian intervention.

Speaking to Daily Trust, residents have expressed deep concern over the dire hunger situation, worsened by the ongoing threat of Boko Haram insurgents in their areas.

Musty Ba’nna, a resident of a temporary camp in Dikwa who fled New Marte with his family, attributed the widespread hunger and starvation to a lack of food, leading to severe malnutrition among children.

“Life is increasingly difficult for us. I am originally from Kereno in Marte, but we can’t return due to insurgent activity. We fled New Marte last month and are struggling to find food daily. Our children are suffering and dying from hunger,” Musty explained.

Another resident, Bukar Modu from Maiduguri, described how the constant terrorist attacks have further exacerbated their plight.

He said they have resorted to cutting down trees to make firewood and charcoal for sale, but even this source of income is hindered by violence along the Maiduguri/Damboa highway.

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has reported a troubling surge in malnutrition cases, surpassing previous figures from last year.

The organisation has been forced to rapidly expand its capacity to manage the influx of patients. In June alone, MSF treated 1,594 children for malnutrition, leading to the addition of 40 beds to their intensive care unit (ICU) to cope with the rising number of critically ill patients.

As of August 4th, the facility was overwhelmed with 432 patients, far exceeding its 200-bed capacity.

The report highlights that while MSF and partners are working with the Ministry of Health to scale up their response, funding has been insufficient.

Ahmed Shehu, co-chairman of the Borno State Accountability Mechanism (BOSAM), urged the government to focus on initiatives that protect children’s well-being and combat food insecurity.

“Malnutrition is a serious issue exacerbated by economic hardship. Parents and families are struggling, and the government must prioritise programmes to ensure their welfare. Addressing food insecurity is crucial for both children and adults alike,” Shehu said.

agulion:
We Yoruba Muslims are very comfortable with Tinubus gvt everything is ok in the country, na hunger go finish Aboki and ipob

RepoMan007:
With all due respect, these people just finished stoning the devil with billions of Naira. They should stop raising false alarm about malnutrition and hunger.

“There is need for the National Assembly to probe these funds (N90 billion Federal Government subsidy to NAHCON for 2024 Hajj Operations).”
“NAHCON is not helping matters. Our Federal Government is too big to be worried about Hajj operations, these are supposed to be Local Government issues and not even State issues. State Government should be able to organize pilgrimage and get Agents from the private sector who will do these things the best way as other Countries are doing it.”
“People paid N8 million for these operations directly before even the subsidy and they got only $400, this is ridiculous. What is $400? Somebody paid N8 million to NAHCON and you come and give them stipend of $400 to run themselves for one month?
“There is no reason why Hajj operations should last beyond two weeks. You bring pilgrims for 40 days; you leave them here, some 45 days, it’s ridiculous, because of racketeering in airlifting, in handling of cargo and other things.”

ogododo:
Residents and health workers in Borno State have expressed concern over the alarming rise in child malnutrition, as families and breastfeeding mothers grapple with severe hunger.

It was gathered that people in several local government areas in northern Borno, including Marte, Kukawa, Abadam, Guzamala, Kaga, Mobbar, and Gubio, now rely on humanitarian intervention.


Speaking to Daily Trust, residents have expressed deep concern over the dire hunger situation, worsened by the ongoing threat of Boko Haram insurgents in their areas.

Musty Ba’nna, a resident of a temporary camp in Dikwa who fled New Marte with his family, attributed the widespread hunger and starvation to a lack of food, leading to severe malnutrition among children.


“Life is increasingly difficult for us. I am originally from Kereno in Marte, but we can’t return due to insurgent activity. We fled New Marte last month and are struggling to find food daily. Our children are suffering and dying from hunger,” Musty explained.

Another resident, Bukar Modu from Maiduguri, described how the constant terrorist attacks have further exacerbated their plight.

He said they have resorted to cutting down trees to make firewood and charcoal for sale, but even this source of income is hindered by violence along the Maiduguri/Damboa highway.

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has reported a troubling surge in malnutrition cases, surpassing previous figures from last year.


The organisation has been forced to rapidly expand its capacity to manage the influx of patients. In June alone, MSF treated 1,594 children for malnutrition, leading to the addition of 40 beds to their intensive care unit (ICU) to cope with the rising number of critically ill patients.

As of August 4th, the facility was overwhelmed with 432 patients, far exceeding its 200-bed capacity.

The report highlights that while MSF and partners are working with the Ministry of Health to scale up their response, funding has been insufficient.

Ahmed Shehu, co-chairman of the Borno State Accountability Mechanism (BOSAM), urged the government to focus on initiatives that protect children’s well-being and combat food insecurity.

“Malnutrition is a serious issue exacerbated by economic hardship. Parents and families are struggling, and the government must prioritise programmes to ensure their welfare. Addressing food insecurity is crucial for both children and adults alike,” Shehu said.

https://dailytrust.com/malnutrition-hits-borno-parents-hospitals-cry-out/

iwaeda:
Hospital cases due to hunger and hardship. The malnutrition kills faster than swords. Hunger is just too bad.

ogododo:
↪Residents and health workers in Borno State have expressed concern over the alarming rise in child malnutrition, as families and breastfeeding mothers grapple with severe hunger.
It was gathered that people in several local government areas in northern Borno, including Marte, Kukawa, Abadam, Guzamala, Kaga, Mobbar, and Gubio, now rely on humanitarian intervention.
Speaking to Daily Trust, residents have expressed deep concern over the dire hunger situation, worsened by the ongoing threat of Boko Haram insurgents in their areas.
Musty Ba’nna, a resident of a temporary camp in Dikwa who fled New Marte with his family, attributed the widespread hunger and starvation to a lack of food, leading to severe malnutrition among children.
“Life is increasingly difficult for us. I am originally from Kereno in Marte, but we can’t return due to insurgent activity. We fled New Marte last month and are struggling to find food daily. Our children are suffering and dying from hunger,” Musty explained.
Another resident, Bukar Modu from Maiduguri, described how the constant terrorist attacks have further exacerbated their plight.
He said they have resorted to cutting down trees to make firewood and charcoal for sale, but even this source of income is hindered by violence along the Maiduguri/Damboa highway.
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has reported a troubling surge in malnutrition cases, surpassing previous figures from last year.

Kobojunkieee:
What's happening up north is nothing short of wicked! The people need to particularly hold the President, Governors, Local government councilmen, and religious leaders responsible for doing absolutely nothing to stop this disaster that the world has been talking of for some years now.

agulion:
We Yoruba Muslims are very comfortable with Tinubus gvt everything is ok in the country, na hunger go finish Aboki and ipob

Melagros:
COMRADES, I think next time, these guys will not give their votes to Tinubu and Shettima

ogododo:
https://dailytrust.com/malnutrition-hits-borno-parents-hospitals-cry-out/

apatuku:
you don't have sense.

keymatt:
Tinubu is haram in Northern Nigeria.

ogododo:
https://dailytrust.com/malnutrition-hits-borno-parents-hospitals-cry-out/