The head of mission in Nigeria of Médecins Sans Frontières MSF (Doctors Without Borders) Dr Issaley Abdel Kader has alerted government and organizations on impending increase cases of malaria cholera and other waterborne diseases in Maiduguri, following the recent devastating floods in Maiduguri, the Borno state capital and its environs.
He noted that many will remain vulnerable without immediate improvements to hygiene and healthcare access, and stressed the need for urgent medical and humanitarian support to them.
“With markets and businesses devastated, there is huge concern that malnutrition rates will spike again.
“We are very concerned about the precarious living conditions and the potential outbreaks of cholera and malaria,” he said.
Kader said MSF mobilized teams to provide water, sanitation and healthcare, including outpatient consultations and mental health support.
Recall that heavy rains overflowed the Alau Dam on September 10 which resulted in damaging health facilities, homes, business premises and displacing nearly 400,000 people.
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