The harmattan season poses severe challenges to Nigeria’s internally displaced persons, particularly in overcrowded camps where inadequate shelter leads to heightened health risks. Many displaced families struggle for basic needs during this cold period. Humanitarian organizations warn of a public health emergency, emphasizing the need for urgent support to combat rising illnesses among IDPs due to extreme weather conditions.
In northern Nigeria, the harsh harmattan season has worsened conditions for internally displaced persons (IDPs) fleeing from conflicts such as Boko Haram insurgencies. These displaced individuals, now living in overcrowded camps, face severe cold with inadequate shelter, leading to increased health risks including respiratory infections. Zainab Ali, a mother of two, emphasizes the urgent need for basic supplies like food and blankets to combat the biting cold that exacerbates illnesses among vulnerable residents.
The struggles faced by Nigeria’s internally displaced persons during the harmattan season highlight the urgent need for humanitarian assistance. Increased exposure to cold exacerbates existing health services issues in overcrowded camps, making aid crucial to prevent further deterioration of their living conditions. Without intervention, IDPs are at significant risk of serious health complications and continued suffering due to both environmental and socio-political factors.
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