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– Nigerian Floods Expose Health Risks in IDP Camps
– Calls for Improved Disaster Preparedness in Niger State
– Waterborne Disease Outbreaks Threaten Displaced Populations
The Citizens Free Service Forum (CFSF) and the Renevlyn Development Initiative (RDI) have raised concerns over the deteriorating health conditions in internally displaced persons (IDP) camps, particularly following the recent floods in Mokwa, Niger State. The makeshift camps reportedly lack essential amenities such as clean water, sanitation facilities, and medical supplies, exacerbating the vulnerability of displaced populations to waterborne diseases and other health complications. The groups criticized the Niger State Government for inadequate disaster preparedness and response, especially after prior warnings from the Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMet) about potential flooding risks.
The situation is further compounded by the broader challenges faced by IDPs across Nigeria. In Borno State, for instance, over 600,000 people have been displaced due to flooding, with many residing in overcrowded camps where poor sanitation has led to outbreaks of diseases like cholera and malaria. The destruction of critical infrastructure, including hospitals and schools, has strained the already fragile healthcare system, making it difficult to address the escalating health crisis effectively.
