NMA Warns Maiduguri Faces High Risk of Disease Outbreaks After Floods

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has called for immediate action from the government and key stakeholders to address looming public health concerns following last week’s devastating flood in Maiduguri.

In a statement released on Monday, the Borno State Chairman of the NMA, Dr. El-Yakub Yakubu Mohammed, expressed concern over reports from various Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps in Maiduguri Metropolitan Council. He noted the dire conditions in these camps, which could lead to disease outbreaks in the coming days.

“With thousands of people displaced, living in overcrowded conditions, and lacking access to clean water and sanitation facilities, there is a heightened risk of disease outbreaks, including cholera, malaria, and other water-borne and vector-borne diseases,” El-Yakub warned.

“The government’s swift intervention is crucial in deploying more healthcare resources, strengthening disease surveillance, and ensuring that adequate preventive measures are in place to protect the health and well-being of the vulnerable populations in the affected areas,” he said.

El-Yakub pledged the NMA’s support in tackling the situation and urged medical professionals to be prepared to assist at the camps and within their communities.

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