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652 Children Die of Malnutrition in Katsina, Nigeria

7/26/2025

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In Katsina State, Nigeria, a heartbreaking 652 children have succumbed to malnutrition in just the first half of 2025, as reported by Médecins Sans Frontières. This tragedy is intensified by dwindling international support, escalating insecurity, and deepening poverty. Alarmingly, severe malnutrition cases have skyrocketed by 208% since last year, highlighting the urgent need for aid to struggling families.

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Story summary

In Katsina State, Nigeria, a heartbreaking 652 children have succumbed to malnutrition in just the first half of 2025, as reported by Médecins Sans Frontières. This tragedy is intensified by dwindling international support, escalating insecurity, and deepening poverty. Alarmingly, severe malnutrition cases have skyrocketed by 208% since last year, highlighting the urgent need for aid to struggling families.