The launch of an appeal seeks U.S.$306 million to address the worsening food security and nutrition crisis in Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe (BAY) states of Nigeria during the lean season (May to September).
The launch of an appeal seeks U.S.$306 million to address the worsening food security and nutrition crisis in Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe states of Nigeria during the lean season .
The plan involves providing immediate food assistance, nutrition support, and healthcare, alongside efforts to bolster agricultural livelihoods and access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene. The appeal underscores the critical need for coordinated action to prevent further suffering and loss of life, emphasizing the importance of addressing root causes such as conflict and climate change shocks.
The fund will provide drinking water, sanitation facilities, hygiene, and nutrition to combat the spread of infectious diseases in Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe states. The Federal Government, in partnership with national and international partners on Tuesday launched an appeal seeking US$306 million to fast-track food assistance, nutrition…
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