Flood ravages 257 health facilities, schools in Jigawa as UNICEF, lawmakers announce N280 million support

At least 257 health facilities and schools have been destroyed by the widespread flood caused by torrential rainfall across Jigawa State since August., Michael Banda, stated this on Friday during a visit to the state to deliver supplies worth about N231 million to people affected by the flood.

“A total of 30 health facilities have been flooded and are out of use currently, while over 200 have been heavily affected, with various degrees of damage. As a result, the health needs of the affected population, especially pregnant and lactating mothers, are not being met. The official said the in-depth multi-sectoral assessment was conducted by UNICEF, the Jigawa State Government’s team representing various sectors, and, with a focus on IDP camps and a few communities, adding that the assessment revealed that a significant proportion of the affected population has returned to their communities.

He said because of the loss of latrine and WASH facilities, the affected population is highly prone to Cholera and other water-borne diseases. “While the response to the Jigawa flooding emergency is in the short term, the negative impact of climate change, which is being felt across the globe, shows that a collaborative, and long-term commitment to addressing the consequences of climate change is imperative, Mr Banda said.

Source: Healthcare Press (healthcarepress.net)

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