Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Malnutrition Kills Hundreds of Children in Nigeria Amid Funding Cuts
In Nigeria, many children are dying because they are not getting enough food.
In the first half of 2025, over 600 children died in one area.
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) says this is because organizations that usually help don't have as much money to give.
Big countries that used to give money to help the health of Nigerians are now giving less.
The Nigerian government is trying to use its own money to make up for the lack of funding from others.
652 children died from malnutrition in Katsina, Nigeria, in the first six months of 2025.
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) attributes the deaths to funding cuts by international donors.
Katsina, a northern Nigerian state, faces insecurity challenges.
MSF reported budget cuts, particularly from the US, UK, and EU.
Nigeria has budgeted 200 billion naira to offset funding withdrawals.
- Who
- Children in Katsina, MSF.
- What
- 652 children died from malnutrition.
- When
- First six months of 2025.
- Where
- Katsina, Nigeria.
- Why
- Attributed to funding cuts from international donors.
International Donors
Nigerian Government
Aid Allocation
International Donors
Funding is being reduced
Nigerian Government
More funding is needed.
- Deaths
- 652 children
- Location
- Katsina, Nigeria
- Organization Reporting
- MSF
- Main Cause
- Malnutrition
- Cause of Malnutrition
- Funding Cuts from donors.
- Nigerian Budget Allocation
- 200 billion naira
