- the fund will help UNICEF procure and distribute therapeutic food, medications
- The U.S. remains a major donor to UNICEF’s operations in Nigeria
- UNICEF has maintained nutrition treatment centres across the zone, offering ready-to-use therapeutic food
The United States government has announced fresh funding to support ongoing humanitarian interventions targeting severe child malnutrition in Nigeria’s North-West region.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the U.S. State Department confirmed a $5 million contribution to UNICEF, aimed at expanding life-saving nutrition services for children suffering acute malnutrition across affected communities.
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According to a statement released by the U.S. Mission in Abuja, the fund will help UNICEF procure and distribute therapeutic food, medications, and other emergency supplies needed to reach at least 70,000 vulnerable children.
The agency noted that the assistance underscores America’s commitment to protecting children in crisis zones.
The statement added that the support forms part of wider global humanitarian responsibilities shouldered by the U.S., describing the intervention as a reaffirmation of its leadership and compassion.
Communities in the North-West continue to battle worsening food insecurity, driven by violent conflicts, displacement, and declining access to farmland and healthcare.
UNICEF has maintained nutrition treatment centres across the zone, offering ready-to-use therapeutic food and essential medical care.
The U.S. remains a major donor to UNICEF’s operations in Nigeria, funding programmes designed to safeguard children in regions facing humanitarian distress.
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