Reports

Gurapwana and Dawhol Bob are two small villages in Plateau State, Nigeria that are transforming their agriculture landscape and are being empowered through small-scale farming initiatives. At the heart of these initiatives is the Sustainable Environment…

OPERATIONAL CONTEXT In November and December, the BAY States experienced increased insecurity linked to the activities of NSAG members. This includes launching attacks on farmers, setting up illegal vehicular checkpoints and placing IEDs along main supply routes,…

FOOD SECURITY SNAPSHOT Food security situation expected to remain dire in 2024 Cereal production in 2023 estimated at slightly above‑average level Prices of coarse grains near or below year‑earlier values in most markets Food security situation expected to remain dire…

A porridge created from local ingredients provides nutrition and profits to crisis-affected women Sometimes, a simple solution can make a world of difference. And sometimes that solution comes in an unexpected form. Maimuna Mashalele was forced to flee…

ABUJA – Amid rising inflation and high food prices exacerbated by market speculation in Nigeria, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) today announced it is reviewing its local food procurement and will buy food in…

This Weekly Bulletin focuses on public health emergencies occurring in the WHO African region. This week’s articles cover: Diphtheria in Guinea Measles in Ethiopia Humanitarian Crisis in South Sudan For each of these events, a brief description, followed by public…

A. SITUATION ANALYSIS Description of the crisis: Context Niger is facing a complex humanitarian crisis. In addition to persistent insecurity and violence perpetrated by armed groups against civilians and humanitarian actors, endemic poverty, climate change and its related effects,…

Date: Wednesday, 31st January 2024; Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM Location: Public Health EOC Conference Hall, Eye Hospital, Maiduguri (In-person) and Virtual (MS Teams) Chair: Ms. Fati Ali, Director Primary Health Care, Borno SPHCDB; Co-chair: John Mukisa,…

Executive Summary Key Messages The total annual cost to provide IMAM services in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states was US$78-114M, with US$41-82M for the care of SAM and US$30-56M for the care of MAM. For budgeting and resource mobilisation…

Planning Ensure consensus on analytical objectives and continuously evaluate feasibility in light of data availability and quality. Agree on the most representative time horizon to delineate the boundaries of the analysis; this would ideally span a 12-month…