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MSF Treats 26,000 Malnourished Children Amid Malaria Surge in Katsina

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Francis Sardauna in Katsina



As Nigeria joined the rest of the world to mark the 2026 World Malaria Day, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has revealed that no fewer than 26,000 malnourished children were treated at its nutritional facilities in Katsina state in 2025, with malaria ranking among the leading complications affecting patients.



Addressing journalists on Saturday in Katsina in commemoration of the day, the acting MSF Medical Team Leader in the state, Dr. Ali Baba Nuradeen, said the

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