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In Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe States, at least 7.9 million people are in need of urgent support as a result of the humanitarian crisis.

Of the millions of people subjected to the crisis, the humanitarian response plan aims to target at least 4.4 million people in the BAY states, cutting across critical sectors such as health, nutrition, food security, protection, water and sanitation, etc.

Yobe, 20 May, 2024 one of Nigeria's states battling with cerebrospinal meningitis (CSM) outbreak, has recorded nothing less than 2,728 suspected cases, with 212 laboratory confirmed of cerebrospinal meningitis, as of 16th May 2024, across 11 of the 17 Local Government Areas (LGA).

Damaturu, 14 May, 2024 - For yet another year, Nigeria is facing an outbreak of cerebrospinal meningitis strain C. While medical interventions are crucial, an equally vital aspect of the response lies in grassroots engagement to safeguard the health of the public. 

Leveraging this, the World Health Organization (WHO collaborated with Yobe State Government to engage local leadership and grassroots participation to drive the community sensitization and awareness campaigns to contain the outbreak.

Dutse, 8 May, 2024 -  It was around 10 am when 55-year-old Usman Alasan, with his megaphone got to the nomadic settlement of Dongawaki, located at Sule Tankarkar Local Government Area (LGA), in Jigawa State, to announce the arrival of the vaccination team.  

A few minutes later, Ramatu Ali, a mother of five, who had almost lost her 12-year-old son Ambali, to meningitis some weeks earlier,  left her chores to gather all the children in her compound to the vaccination post situated opposite her home. 

Abuja, 8 May, 2024 - Malaria remains a significant public health concern in many parts of the world, particularly in sub-Saharan African countries like Nigeria, where the disease is endemic.

For many families in Nigeria, the threat of mosquito bites poses a constant risk, impacting both their health and financial stability. However, the use of Long-Lasting Insecticide Nets (LLINs) has been a game-changer, especially for families like that of Mr Unguwar Ayuba, residing in Maikunkele locality, Niger State. 

Borno, 19 April 2024 - In the midst of humanitarian crises, the mental health needs of displaced and underserved populations often go overlooked. 

Abuja, 16 April,2024 - As part of the innovative drive towards transforming primary healthcare delivery in Nigeria, the World Health Organization (WHO) officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Private Sector Health Alliance of Nigeria (PSHAN) under the "Adopt-A-Healthcare Facility Program (ADHFP)”.

Dutse, 15 April, 2024, In the heart of the remote Andaza community in Jigawa State, northwest Nigeria, unfolds the remarkable narrative of Adama Haruna, whose journey stands as an emblem of the profound impact of enhanced healthcare services.

Formerly ensnared by the harsh realities of inadequate medical assistance, Adama, alongside her fellow residents, now embraces a beacon of solace and optimism. This transformation is a result of the rejuvenated health facility and the unwavering commitment of skilled healthcare professionals.

Abuja ‒ Around a year ago, Mallam Mainasara Mohammad, a resident of Makera,  a locality in Kebbi State, Nigeria, became increasingly worried about his son, nine-year-old Yusuf. The child had been coughing for weeks, had difficulty sleeping and unable to attend school.

Yobe, 20 March 2024 - In the wake of a concerning Cerebrospinal meningitis (CSM) outbreak in Yobe State, Nigeria, the World Health Organization (WHO) has swiftly mobilized its technical expertise to aid local health authorities in containing the spread of the disease. 

Cerebrospinal Meningitis, potentially fatal illness characterized by inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord, poses a significant public health threat, particularly in a state already dealing with the disease alongside a protracted humanitarian crisis.