Malnutrition surges in West Africa and the Sahel as aid dries up, hospitals are overwhelmed
Apr 23, 2025 #MSF #WestAfrica #RefugeeSupport
A devastating malnutrition crisis is gripping West Africa and the Sahel as aid funding collapses,
Apr 23, 2025 #MSF #WestAfrica #RefugeeSupport
A devastating malnutrition crisis is gripping West Africa and the Sahel as aid funding collapses, leaving health facilities overwhelmed. Hospitals report surging cases of severely malnourished children, with last year's admissions quadrupling normal levels. Medical teams warn they lack resources to handle the coming wave of critical cases, with life-saving medicines running dangerously low. Soaring food prices and the withdrawal of humanitarian agencies have left millions without support, compounding the impacts of conflict and climate shocks. The World Food Programme urgently requires $620 million to continue operations, with suspension looming if funds don't materialise. Without immediate intervention, collapsing health systems and dwindling food aid threaten catastrophic consequences for vulnerable populations. The region stands on the brink of a preventable humanitarian disaster as support systems fail.
Al Jazeera’s Ahmed Idris reports from a health facility in Nigeria’s Borno State.
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