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Médecins Sans Frontières, MSF has raised alarm over the risk of malaria and cholera outbreaks in Maiduguri, where severe flooding has displaced 400,000 residents and claimed 24 lives. The organization warned that without urgent medical and humanitarian support, the situation could worsen, with malnutrition levels likely to rise and waterborne diseases spreading rapidly across the
We risk malaria, cholera outbreak after Maiduguri flood – MSF raises alarm

Médecins Sans Frontières, MSF has raised alarm over the risk of malaria and cholera outbreaks in Maiduguri, where severe flooding has displaced 400,000 residents and claimed 24 lives.

The organization warned that without urgent medical and humanitarian support, the situation could worsen, with malnutrition levels likely to rise and waterborne diseases spreading rapidly across the affected areas.

In a statement released on Saturday by the Field Communications Manager Zoe Bennell and Communication Officer, Abdulkareem Yakubu, the Doctors without Borders, MSF expressed grave concerns about the heightened risk of malaria and waterborne diseases, particularly cholera, due to the widespread flooding that has devastated large areas of the city.

It also warned that the situation could exacerbate malnutrition in the affected areas.

The statement partly reads “We are very concerned about the precarious living conditions and the potential outbreaks of cholera and malaria”, says Dr Issaley Abdel Kader MSF Head of Mission in Nigeria.

“The number of children affected by malaria and acute watery diarrhoea had already started to increase before the flooding, and we have seen some with clinical signs of cholera since the floods.

“We are afraid that the number of cases will rise without the increase of medical and humanitarian support, especially regarding water, sanitation and hygiene.”

MSF said its teams went to several displacement sites (Galtimari, Yerwa, Ali Sheriff, Vocational Enterprise Institute, Teachers Village) to assess people’s needs and started the provision of essential services such as access to water through water trucking and water tanks, the installation and repair of latrines, and the distribution of mosquito nets.

“Teams are also running outpatient consultations in the sites, including mental

We risk malaria, cholera outbreak after Maiduguri flood – MSF raises alarm

Ibadan-based politician, Otunba Rotimi Ajanaku has appealed to politicians across the country to suspend their political ambitions now and focus on how to ameliorate the sufferings of the masses. Ajanaku while speaking with journalists on Friday in Ibadan, Oyo State capital, attributed the deteriorating situation of the country to misdirection, misplaced priorities and lack of
2027: Suspend politics focus on easing hardship for masses – Ajanaku to politicians

Ibadan-based politician, Otunba Rotimi Ajanaku has appealed to politicians across the country to suspend their political ambitions now and focus on how to ameliorate the sufferings of the masses.

Ajanaku while speaking with journalists on Friday in Ibadan, Oyo State capital, attributed the deteriorating situation of the country to misdirection, misplaced priorities and lack of trust in leaders.

He noted that the widespread hunger and scarcity of essential commodities across the country is affecting millions of citizens, adding that the situation is a social problem that is threatening the fabric of society.

He also expressed concern over the growing humanitarian crisis engulfing the nation and urged politicians across the country to refocus on the immediate needs of the masses.

Ajanaku lamented that many politicians were preoccupied with campaigns and media appearances ahead of the 2027 general elections to the detriment of the masses who are suffering daily.

Ajanaku said, “Our economic situation is dire. Millions of Nigerians are suffering terribly, including the youth and children. The hardship has reached a critical point, and we must act now to save lives and prevent further deterioration of our nation.

“While I trust President Tinubu’s capacity to lead Nigeria towards a better future, the immediate needs of our people demand collective action now. Local governments must step up and address the suffering in their communities. This isn’t solely the President’s responsibility, it’s a shared duty that requires compassion and urgency.

“It is shocking to see politicians rushing to campaign for 2027 when citizens are suffering daily from hunger. Why parade your generosity on social media when people are dying from a lack of basic necessities? Genuine giving should be discreet and meaningful, aiming to ease the community’s suffering—not for publicity.

“While we trust in President Tinubu’s leadership to steer Nigeria towards a brighter future, let us also unite in a shared mission to liberate our people from poverty, eradicate social vices, and restore peace in our beloved nation. Long live Nigeria”.

2027: Suspend politics focus on easing hardship for masses – Ajanaku to politicians

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