Nigeria

In the north-east, insurgent groups such as Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province are continuing their attacks, triggering the displacement of over 2.25 million people and disrupting aid efforts.

In 2024, in Borno State, 3.9 million people were in need of primary and emergency healthcare and over 500,000 children under the age of five were at risk of acute malnutrition. The influx of displaced people, with limited access to shelter, drinking water, food and healthcare, is placing great strain on resources and infrastructure.

In the north-west, especially in Katsina State, the humanitarian crisis has recently worsened due to armed banditry and violence, leading to communities being displaced. Malnutrition levels remain severe, affecting over 500,000 children.

In Borno State, Médecins du Monde has maintained its healthcare services in Damboa, where humanitarian needs remain high. We have continued to provide integrated health services free of charge through our two clinics at GTS and Hausari.

In Maiduguri, the humanitarian situation has started to stabilise. In this context of gradual transition, rather than running clinics within the camps, we have been working in partnership with the health authorities to support two primary care centres in Dalaram and Abbaganaram, close to the camps. We have also been providing training to healthcare staff.