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MSF Nigeria
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MSF Nigeria
@MSF_Nigeria
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid to people who need it most.
- MSF doesn’t employ only doctors. To serve our purpose, we recruit employees from various professions. Meet Obinna! "My name is Obinna Okoronkwo, I've been working with MSF as a driver since 2011. I enjoy my job because it gives me freedom, time & learning opportunities." 🧵
- Another noma intervention completed! 🎉 From October 23 and November 2, a total of 32 #noma reconstructive surgeries were carried out with no complications by a team of highly trained Nigerian, American and Japanese surgeons, anesthesiologist and nurses. 🧵
- Q: What’s happening in northwest Nigeria ⁉️ A: Malnutrition and disease outbreaks have reached alarming levels and will get worse in 2024 if the humanitarian crisis keeps being neglected. MSF warns that the current funding is vastly insufficient for people’s growing needs.
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- A message from Dr. Isabelle Defourney, MSF France President, during her visit to Nigeria. "The situation is worrying, also because of the decrease of humanitarian funds. MSF is advocating for more humanitarian support in northern Nigeria."
00:00 - It's World Humanitarian Day! 🥳 Today, we join the global celebration of humanitarians who put their lives at risk to help people in crises and disease-ridden areas. We asked our teams What Does It Mean to be a #Humanitarian? Here's what they answered👇🏾 #WHD2023 #nomatterwhat
00:00 - #Noma is one of the neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) of public health concern in Nigeria. After years of advocacy, @WHO has finally included it in their NTDs list. On this #WorldNTDday, we celebrate all efforts to #UniteActEliminate & #BeatNTDs! 🌐 noma.msf.org
- While treatment is critical, vaccines protect us from getting sick in the first place. Here's what our incredible emergency team was able to accomplish in #Zamfara state. Drop a 👏🏿 to show your support!
- 🚨 A serious #diphtheria outbreak is spreading through Nigeria. Thousands of people have been infected and hundreds more have died. MSF teams are responding to the outbreak in #Kano, #Borno and #Bauchi states. However...🧵
- Our pledge to enhance access to healthcare and combat maternal mortality is not merely words, it is part of our mission. Yesterday, together with the Borno state Ministry of Health, we inaugurated a new facility in Maiduguri! 🎉 Learn about this facility 👇🏾 #Athread
- 🚨 Zurmi Update 🚨 Patients & MSF staff are safe following clashes in Zurmi, Zamfara. Rising level of insecurity has forced a partial evacuation of MSF staff, halting outreach activities. Limited access to free health facilities exposes the most vulnerable to greater risks. 1/3
- Since 2018, MSF has been supporting survivors of sexual violence in Benue state, northcentral Nigeria, where violent clashes have displaced many. Living in camps is difficult, more so for women who are often exposed to sexual violence. Some survivors share their story. #athread
