Flood-Battered Borno State Receives Life-Saving Donations from WHO
Maiduguri, Nigeria – In the aftermath of the devastating flood that ravaged Maiduguri, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has stepped in to cushion the potential health challenges affecting the people of Borno State. The global health agency has donated cholera and acute malnutrition kits to the Borno State government, aiming to mitigate the impact of the disaster on the vulnerable population.
Dr. Mary Brantuo, representing the WHO country representative, Dr. Walter Kazadi Molumbo, said the team was in Maiduguri to commiserate with the government and the affected people. "We know that no single entity can address the scale of challenges alone," she emphasized. "That’s why the WHO, in collaboration with partners, remains committed to providing technical and material support to those affected."
According to Brantuo, the recent flooding has brought untold hardship to the people of Borno State, displacing families and heightening the risk of deadly diseases like cholera. Moreover, the disaster has worsened the nutritional status of children already vulnerable to malnutrition. "The cholera kits donated will be essential in preventing and controlling potential outbreaks, and our frontline health workers will use them to combat malnutrition among children, giving them a fighting chance for a healthy future," she added.
The Borno State commissioner for health and human resources, Prof. Baba Mallam Gana, thanked the WHO for the donation, noting that the flood has caused significant health challenges, affecting mostly women and children. The donated kits will go a long way in supporting the affected population, and the WHO’s commitment to providing support is a welcome relief to those in need.
With the WHO’s timely intervention, the people of Borno State can breathe a sigh of relief, knowing that the global health agency is working to mitigate the impact of the flood on their health and well-being.
