MSF warns of deepening humanitarian crisis in Gwoza as fresh displacement hits Pulka
Médecins Sans Frontières Raises Alarm Over Humanitarian Crisis in Borno State
MÉDECINS SANS FRONTIÈRES (MSF) has issued a warning regarding the escalating humanitarian crisis in the Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. The organization highlighted that funding shortages, a decline in aid support, and a surge in displacement are jeopardizing the lives of thousands.
In a press statement released to DAILY POST, Abdulkareem Yakubu, Field Communication Officer for MSF, emphasized the severe humanitarian and medical needs plaguing communities in Gwoza, exacerbated by years of conflict and recurrent displacements. Health facilities in the region are facing intense pressure.
Recent violence in Ngoshe has forced over 5,000 individuals to flee to Pulka, according to MSF. Many of the displaced left their homes with only minimal belongings and are currently living in overcrowded conditions, with limited access to food, clean water, sanitation facilities, and shelter.
“The increasing number of displaced persons is putting further strain on the already limited resources in Pulka and surrounding areas,” said Mahmoudoune, a spokesperson for MSF.
In response to the urgent situation, MSF has initiated a four-week intervention starting April 10, focused on enhancing water supply, sanitation services, and distributing essential relief materials to affected families in Pulka.
The organization has been supporting Gwoza General Hospital since August 2025, offering emergency medical care and facilitating referrals for patients in critical condition. Additionally, maternal and newborn healthcare services are being provided in Kushari in collaboration with the Ministry of Health. MSF is also conducting nutrition programs in Maiduguri for children under five suffering from acute malnutrition.
MSF has called on humanitarian organizations to urgently increase assistance in Pulka, particularly in food aid and hygiene interventions, to prevent worsening conditions for displaced families. The organization also appealed to donors for sustained funding to support healthcare and humanitarian operations in northeast Nigeria, warning that ongoing funding shortfalls could significantly hinder access to life-saving services for vulnerable populations.
