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Katsina Child Battling Malnutrition Highlights Growing Crisis in Nigeria

Katsina – On a sweltering afternoon in Katsina, Fatima cradles her two-year-old son, Musa, at a crowded therapeutic feeding center. Musa’s frail body, barely clinging to life, is a stark reminder of the severe acute malnutrition that afflicts millions of Nigerian children. This condition puts affected children 9–12 times more at risk of death compared to well-nourished peers.

Yet, Musa’s story also brings a glimmer of hope. With timely medical attention and nutritional support, he is gradually recovering, proving that malnutrition, though devastating, is preventable with early intervention.

As Nigeria faces the lean season, humanitarian workers continue to battle immense challenges, providing lifesaving care amidst escalating malnutrition and food insecurity. Experts warn that the scale of suffering is staggering, underscoring the urgent need for coordinated action to protect vulnerable children like Musa.

This unfolding crisis calls for both national attention and global solidarity to ensure that Nigeria’s children have a chance not just to survive, but to thrive.