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MSF has been responding to the disease outbreaks and emergency health needs in Nigeria since 1996. Today, we are a worldwide movement of over 67,000 people.

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), also known as Doctors Without Borders, is an international medical humanitarian organization. We provide free medical assistance to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters, or exclusion from healthcare in more than 80 countries. We are a not-for-profit organisation and our actions are strictly guided by medical ethics. We are:

Impartial – We do not discriminate based on religion, ethnicity or political affiliations. Independent – We are privately funded

Neutral – We do not take sides in a conflict. During and after emergencies, MSF teams provide essential healthcare, rehabilitate and run hospitals and clinics, performs surgeries, respond to epidemics, carry out vaccination campaigns, operate feeding centres for malnourished children and offer psychological support. When needed, we also rehabilitate or construct wells or boreholes, dispense clean drinking water and distribute materials like blankets, buckets and other basic necessities to people who need them. MSF was founded in 1971 in Paris by a group of journalists and doctors.

16/10/2026

👋| Israel Uko Ikonywe, MSF Supply Officer with MSF in Talata Mafara, Zamfara State.

Israel joined MSF in October 2021 as a Radio Operator and later held storekeeping and procurement roles. After leaving in January 2024, he rejoined MSF in June 2025 as a Supply Officer in Talata Mafara.

“MSF has taught me the value of accountability, teamwork, and putting patients at the center of every decision. I've also learned how strong supply chain management directly supports lifesaving medical activities, especially in emergency settings.

“I'm proud to be part of an organization that delivers impartial medical care to people who need it most. Knowing that my work behind the scenes helps keep medical operations running gives me a strong sense of purpose.

“What motivates me is knowing that every procurement, delivery, and stock movement contributes to patient care. The best part of my job is solving operational challenges, working with colleagues from different departments, and seeing how effective teamwork helps ensure quality healthcare reaches those who need it most.

“Working with MSF is more than a job—it's an opportunity to serve humanity while continuously learning and growing.”

14/10/2026

In Katsina state, where MSF runs its largest nutrition programme, our teams treated more than 87,000 children for acute malnutrition in its four outpatient therapeutic feeding centres between January and August 2026.

A notable aspect of malnutrition in this region of Nigeria is the high number of children with kwashiorkor, a severe form of malnutrition whose causes remain poorly understood. The condition causes skin lesions and swelling of the body. MSF opened a specialised unit within its inpatient therapeutic feeding centre in Katsina to provide care for these children.

“I didn’t think it was malnutrition. This kind of condition is difficult to recognise,” says Badiyya Shafi’u, whose child was treated by MSF for kwashiorkor in the city of Katsina. “Before, he could not even sit up on his own. If someone helped him sit, he would immediately fall back down. But now I can see an improvement because he is able to sit up by himself.

In Katsina, improved security, better harvests and stronger commitment by the government in 2025 helped alleviate the nutrition crisis this year as the numbers are slightly lower compared to the same time last year.

Across our nutrition projects in seven northern states, MSF teams treated 57,999 children for malnutrition in inpatient facilities and 225,778 children through outpatient programmes during the first eight months of the year.

10/10/2026

Today is World Mental Health Day, a reminder that caring for mental health is just as important as caring for physical health.

In line with this year’s theme, ‘Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change’, we share the story of Mariya Mukhtar, whose child was treated for malnutrition at an MSF supported inpatient therapeutic feeding centre in Unguwa Uku, Kano State.

“By the time I arrived here, I was in a state of complete distress and sadness. Having been to so many hospitals with no improvement, I truly never thought she would get better. When we first arrived, I was crying. Her breathing was so terribly weak that I feared the worst” says Mariya.

Many caregivers often walk through the doors of our facilities distressed, just like Mariya, this is the reason why MSF's teams don't just treat the child — they support the caregiver too. Psychological first aid on arrival. Individual counselling. Group sessions where mothers can share their experiences. Play therapy for the children. Even help reaching family back home by phone.

MSF counsellor, Maryam Alimu says “From our sessions with them, we realize that many of them have other children at home who do not have enough food to eat. That affects the way they cooperate with us because they are thinking of the children they have left at home.”

In 2025 alone, MSF treated 425,634 children for acute malnutrition across northern Nigeria — a 42% increase on the year before. Behind every one of those numbers is a parent sitting at a bedside, holding on to hope that their child would survive.

Read more:

https://www.msf.org/providing-mental-health-support...

09/10/2026

“Seeing a mother safely hold her healthy newborn is what makes every day worthwhile,” says Danlami Bul’an Sunday, an MSF maternity supervisor in Jahun.

Since joining the maternity team in 2018, Danlami has supported mothers through pregnancy, childbirth, and recovery. For Danlami, the greatest reward is witnessing the arrival of newborn babies and seeing mothers regain their strength and confidence after delivery.

Every safe birth is a reminder of the importance of quality maternal care. ❤️👶

08/10/2026

A Simple Band. A Life-Saving Diagnosis.

Every day, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) teams use Mid-Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) screenings to identify children who need urgent nutritional and medical care.

This simple colour-coded band does more than measure a child's upper arm—it helps identify malnutrition early, when treatment is most effective.

Here's what the colours mean:
🟢 Green: The child is well nourished.
🟡 Yellow: The child is at risk of malnutrition and needs nutritional support.
🔴 Red: The child is suffering from severe acute malnutrition and needs urgent treatment.

Early detection can mean the difference between life and death hence MSF teams are training mothers and caregivers in Zurmi, Zamfara State, and in Jibia and Mashi, Katsina State to identify early signs of malnutrition in children by using the MUAC tape.

MSF provides care for malnourished children across seven states in Nigeria and treated over 400,000 malnourished children in 2025.

05/10/2026

The best surprises sometimes come in threes 👶👶👶

Last month, 20-year-old Fatima Adamu arrived at an MSF-supported facility in Jahun after being referred from her local health centre, where health workers recognised her pregnancy was too high-risk to manage. She received treatment for pregnancy complications and underwent surgery to safely deliver her babies. What she didn't know was that she was carrying not one, not two, but three babies.

Having previously experienced the heartbreak of losing a baby before delivery, Fatima is now celebrating the safe arrival of her triplets. 💙

In Nigeria, maternal and newborn deaths remain among the highest in the world. Access to quality antenatal care helps identify risks early, supports safer pregnancies, and saves the lives of mothers and newborns. No one should lose their life while giving life.

MSF supports mothers in Jahun, Shinkafi, Zurmi, and Maiduguri to access essential maternal care and deliver their babies safely.

02/10/2026

Behind 30 years of impact are the incredible people who make it possible.

To our partners, frontline teams, community members, and supporters, we say ‘THANK YOU’.

Your dedication has been the driving force behind every life touched over the last three decades.

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30/09/2026

Today, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) marks 30 years of care in Nigeria ☺️

Since 1996, MSF has continuously adapted its work to Nigeria’s changing health and humanitarian needs, responding to disease outbreaks including cholera, measles, meningitis and diphtheria, while providing maternal and pediatric care, nutrition, vaccination, surgery, tuberculosis and HIV care, and emergency assistance to communities affected by conflict and displacement.

Today, MSF teams are working across 10 states offering various medical and humanitarian services including surgical care, pediatric and maternal healthcare, treating children with malnutrition, responding to disease outbreaks and seasonal peaks, and mental healthcare.

To commemorate this milestone, we welcomed partners, stakeholders, and staff to an event in Abuja, reflecting on three decades of lifesaving medical and humanitarian work. The occasion was an opportunity to recognize the dedication of our teams, the strength of our partnerships, and the resilience of the communities we serve.
Over the coming months, we will be sharing highlights from the event, key milestones from our 30-year journey in Nigeria, and stories from staff members who have helped shape our work through the years.

📸 Here are some moments from the event.

29/09/2026

At MSF, providing lifesaving medical care is only one part of our mission. When our teams witness crises, violence, or neglect that endanger our patients, we speak out.

This is what we call témoinage—bearing witness and raising our voice to protect the people we serve.

25/09/2026

Esther Livingstone is an MSF nurse working at the inpatient department nurse at Noma Children’s Hospital, Sokoto. She tells us today how her experience working with MSF has been since she joined the organisation one year ago.

Here’s her story 👇

“I joined MSF about a year ago. What I love most about working with MSF is its humanitarian spirit, as well as its commitment to transparency, accountability, and medical ethics. These principles are what stand out to me the most.

Helping patients recover from their conditions gives me great joy. Seeing the positive results of your work is one of the most rewarding parts of being a nurse.

A typical day at Noma Hospital involves checking on patients, monitoring their progress, asking about any issues they may have experienced overnight, and ensuring that investigations and vital signs are completed as required.

Working with Noma patients can be emotionally difficult. It is painful to see fellow human beings affected by such a devastating disease. However, this feeling also strengthens my determination to provide the best care possible and support them throughout their treatment.

Despite the emotional challenges, I remain committed to giving my best every day, ensuring that each patient receives the care, dignity, and support they deserve.”

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