Archive · 4 Aug 2025
UN to Close Clinics in Nigeria Amid Funding Cuts
The UN is closing half of its clinics in Nigeria because they don't have enough money.
This is happening because countries that usually give money to help, like the US and European nations, are giving less.
The clinics helped children who were not getting enough to eat.
Now, about 300,000 kids will lose access to life-saving treatment.
The UN needed $130 million to keep the programs going.
Because of this, many people in Nigeria are not getting enough food.
If these programs stop, it may lead to instability.
The World Food Programme (WFP) will close half its clinics in northeastern Nigeria due to aid cuts.
This closure will end food and nutrition support programs for 1.3 million people.
The WFP stated that it received no funding to continue support through 2025.
A record 31 million Nigerians are facing food insecurity, with nearly one-fifth in the northeast suffering acute hunger.
The federal government allocated only $326,000 this year for managing malnutrition and stunting in high-burden states.
- Who
- The World Food Programme (WFP) and the United Nations.
- What
- The World Food Programme is closing half of its clinics in Nigeria.
- When
- This month, and programs will end in August.
- Where
- Nigeria's conflict-ravaged northeast region.
- Why
- Due to aid cuts and lack of funding for food and nutrition support.
Aid agencies and those reliant on aid
Donor Countries
Aid and Resources
Aid agencies and those reliant on aid
Support from international aid organizations, such as the WFP, is crucial for ensuring food security and providing life-saving treatments, especially for vulnerable populations like children suffering from malnutrition.
Donor Countries
Insufficient or no funds were allocated for continuing these operations.
- Affected Population
- 1.3 million people
- Clinic Closures
- 150 clinics
- Children losing treatment
- 300,000
- Food Insecurity
- 31 million Nigerians
- Federal Malnutrition Funding
- $326,000