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Nigeria: Locally made nutrition supplement helps curb rising child malnutrition in Kebbi state and Northwest Nigeria
By Médecins Sans Frontières at ReliefWeb
· June 25, 2026
· 4 min read
. By the end of 2026, more than 16,000 children with moderate acute malnutrition (MAM) are expected to benefit from this programme, which aims to prevent deterioration into life‑threatening malnutrition. “Malnutrition remains alarmingly widespread in Kebbi State and is a leading cause of death among
Key takeaway ” In Kebbi, an estimated 30 newborns and 100 children under the age of five die every day, with approximately 50 per cent of these deaths linked to malnutrition, according to UNICEF.
Why this matters
The introduction of a locally made nutrition supplement in Kebbi state and Northwest Nigeria comes at a critical time, as the region grapples with alarming rates of child malnutrition. With over 16,000 children expected to benefit from the programme by the end of 2026, this initiative has the potential to significantly reduce the number of children suffering from moderate acute malnutrition. The fact that MSF recorded a sharp increase in severe malnutrition cases between 2024 and 2025, with a 41 per cent increase in severe cases treated at outpatient level and a 39 per cent increase in inpatient admissions, highlights the urgent need for early intervention. The revised strategy to strengthen early intervention for children with moderate acute malnutrition is a crucial step in preventing the deterioration of these cases into life-threatening malnutrition. As the lean season approaches, it is essential that authorities and humanitarian actors continue to support such initiatives to alleviate the suffering of affected communities.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 4 min
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