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ICRC reports 18% rise in malnutrition cases in Northeast Nigeria
By Franca Ofili The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) says admissions for malnutrition have risen by 18 per cent at its supported…
Tag: Malnutrition
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MSF treats 283,777 children for malnutrition in northern Nigeria
By Abdullahi Maku Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), also known as Doctors Without Borders, says it treated 283,777 children for malnutrition across seven northern…
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MSF @ 30: Group calls for stronger collaboration to tackle malnutrition, others
By Abdullahi Maku Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), also known as Doctors Without Borders, has called for stronger collaboration among government, humanitarian organisations and communities…
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Kaduna targets zero malnutrition through grassroots mobilisation
By Sani Idris Abdulrahman The Kaduna State Government says it is targeting zero malnutrition through stronger grassroots mobilisation, community ownership and increased investment in…
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Stakeholders push child nutrition fund to tackle anaemia, malnutrition
By Justina Auta Stakeholders in Nigeria’s nutrition and health sector have called for the full adoption and effective implementation of the Child Nutrition Fund…
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Nestlé, stakeholders seek more collaboration on nutrition security
By Taiye Olayemi Stakeholders in the health and nutrition sector have called for greater collaboration among governments, development partners and communities to address rising…
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MSF bridges malnutrition gap, treats 444,723 children in 2025
By Folasade Akpan Médecins Sans Frontières, also known as Doctors Without Borders, says it treated 444,723 children for malnutrition in Nigeria in 2025. The…
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Group tasks Adamawa on N9bn counterpart funding to tackle malnutrition
By Talatu Maiwada The Civil Society–Scaling Up Nutrition in Nigeria has urged Adamawa Government to invest N9 billion as counterpart funding to address child…
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How an NGO is tackling malnutrition among children in rural communities
By Abiemwense Moru, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) In Nigeria, protein deficiency among under-five children remains a pressing public health concern. Many families struggle…
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MSF sets up 400 beds to fight malnutrition in Kebbi
By Muhammad Lawal Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) has established facilities with a combined capacity of 400 beds across Kebbi State to combat malnutrition. …