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These Are The 4 Countries Facing A Terrible Water Crisis #WorldWaterDay

Every 22 March, the world celebrates World Water Day, but things are not as they seem

Right now, the United Nations says it’s facing the worst humanitarian crisis since it was created in 1945, and 4 major countries will be affected by drought, famine and ultimately starvation

1. Those countries include: Nigeria

Northern Nigeria as well as the Lake Chad region is at serious risk. After suffering from terror attacks, extreme conditions may cause millions to die, including children. In some communities, all the toddlers have died, and adults are too weak to even walk.
2. Somalia

Somalia has suffered from terror-related conflict just like Northern Nigeria and in 2011, it suffered severe famine. Now, more than one million children under the age of 5 may die due to malnutrition this year.

This woman had to walk for two days before she was finally able to drink water. pic.twitter.com/IprIL1zY3V
— AJ+ (@ajplus) March 22, 2017

3. South Sudan

The World’s youngest country, South Sudan’s famine is described as ‘handmade’, because of the 3-year-long civil war the country is currently facing. 7.4 million people need aid and 270,000 children face imminent death if they don’t get assistance.
4. Yemen

Yemen is the poorest Arab nation, but Saudi Arabia and Iraq are supporting two opposing factions that want to control the Yemeni government. The conflict has affected more than 12 million Yemenis who currently need both water and food.
Want to help?
UNHCR, Mercy Corps, Save The Children, UNICEF are some of the aid organisations helping to fight the crisis. Visit their websites for more information on how to donate.

Shola

March 23, 2017

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Nigeria Confirms Two New Cases Of Polio

Just last September, the World Health Organization removed Nigeria from the list of polio-endemic countries, and what great news that was! But unfortunately, the story has changed.
WHO’s declaration was especially great because in 2012 Nigeria accounted for MORE THAN HALF of all polio cases worldwide!

The government activated an emergency response in 2012 to eradicate polio.
Imagine our reaction when WHO declared there had been zero cases of the polio virus in Nigeria since July 2014.

Only 49 cases were reported in 2013 down from 102 in 2012.
This week, in an unfortunate turn of events, Minister of Health, Isaac Adewole, confirmed two cases of the virus in Borno State.

Polio has always been prevalent in Northern Nigeria compared to other regions.
Nigeria is the only African country still harbouring the polio virus. In July, Nigeria celebrated 2 years without a new case.

On Sunday, #Nigeria celebrated 2 years without #polio! https://t.co/ma7y4hUYYZ
— USAID Global Health (@USAIDGH) July 28, 2016

UNICEF says the two new cases mean children across the Lake Chad region are now at particular risk.

Polio mainly affects children under the age of 5.
The new cases found in Borno could very well be as a result of the Nigerian Army’s efforts to liberate Boko Haram captives.

The Nigerian Army has relentlessly invaded Boko Haram hideouts and freed captives.
WHO and other health agencies could not access some parts of Northern Nigeria due to the Boko Haram conflict.

Babies born into conflict are not likely to be vaccinated, increasing the risk of them getting the virus.
There have been accusations against the government’s treatment of IDPs, although it’s not clear if the new cases are from an IDP camp.

Health facilities are limited and do not serve the millions of IDPs.
Although the government seems to be springing into action quickly to eradicate polio once and for all.

As an IMMEDIATE response to the discovery of wild #polio virus in #Borno State, one million children will be immunized in the State
— Government of Nigeria (@NigeriaGov) August 11, 2016

We are hopeful Nigeria and Africa will finally be declared polio-free soon!

A country is declared free if there aren’t new cases for 3 years.

Shola

August 12, 2016

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These Are The 4 Countries Facing A Terrible Water Crisis #WorldWaterDay

Every 22 March, the world celebrates World Water Day, but things are not as they seem

Right now, the United Nations says it’s facing the worst humanitarian crisis since it was created in 1945, and 4 major countries will be affected by drought, famine and ultimately starvation

1. Those countries include: Nigeria

2. Somalia

3. South Sudan

4. Yemen

Want to help?

Nigeria Confirms Two New Cases Of Polio

WHO’s declaration was especially great because in 2012 Nigeria accounted for MORE THAN HALF of all polio cases worldwide!

Imagine our reaction when WHO declared there had been zero cases of the polio virus in Nigeria since July 2014.

This week, in an unfortunate turn of events, Minister of Health, Isaac Adewole, confirmed two cases of the virus in Borno State.

Nigeria is the only African country still harbouring the polio virus. In July, Nigeria celebrated 2 years without a new case.

UNICEF says the two new cases mean children across the Lake Chad region are now at particular risk.

The new cases found in Borno could very well be as a result of the Nigerian Army’s efforts to liberate Boko Haram captives.

WHO and other health agencies could not access some parts of Northern Nigeria due to the Boko Haram conflict.

There have been accusations against the government’s treatment of IDPs, although it’s not clear if the new cases are from an IDP camp.

Although the government seems to be springing into action quickly to eradicate polio once and for all.

We are hopeful Nigeria and Africa will finally be declared polio-free soon!