UNICEF Provides Emergency Healthcare Services to IDPs in Makurdi

Strategic Insights -

United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has been providing emergency healthcare services to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Makurdi, Benue State capital, following a recent attack on Yelwata in Guma Local Government Area. Over 1,000 children have been immunized against polio, measles, diphtheria, and tuberculosis, among other diseases, at a makeshift camp in International Market Makurdi. The health services also include psycho-social support, treatment of ailments, injuries, and burns, as well as provision of mama kit bags and WASH services to prevent the outbreak of cholera and waterborne diseases.

Key Takeaways:

  • UNICEF has immunized over 1,000 children against polio, measles, diphtheria, and tuberculosis at the IDP camp in Makurdi.
  • The health services at the camp include psycho-social support, treatment of ailments, injuries, and burns, as well as provision of mama kit bags.
  • UNICEF is working closely with the Federal Government, UNFPA, WHO, Red Cross Nigeria, JASPI, and other partners to provide healthcare services to the IDPs.
  • A total of 218 children have been immunized through routine immunization services, while over 1,000 children were vaccinated during the National Immunization Plus Days (NIPDs).
  • The camp provides 24-hour healthcare services, with over 200 patients seen on average per day.
  • A multi-disciplinary team of healthcare workers, including doctors and nurses, has been mobilized to the camp to provide care to the IDPs.
  • The health team has conducted a multi-sectoral rapid assessment to determine the needs of the IDPs and has provided ANC and Post Natal services.

Statistics:

  • 1,000 children immunized against multiple diseases at the IDP camp
  • 218 children immunized through routine immunization services
  • 1,000 children vaccinated during National Immunization Plus Days (NIPDs)
  • 200-300 patients seen per day at the health clinic
  • 35-50 pregnant women referred to Benue State University Teaching Hospital (BSUTH) for delivery
  • 1,000 mama kit bags given out to pregnant women
  • 9 deliveries conducted at the camp, with mothers and babies in good health
  • No deaths recorded at the IDP camp

Sources:

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