Malnutrition cases rise 18% in Northeast Nigeria, ICRC warns

PM NEWS Nigeria | 15-10-2026 08:40pm |

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has warned of an 18% rise in malnutrition cases in Northeast Nigeria. In Mubi, Adamawa State, admissions increased by nearly 24%, from about 4,600 cases between January and September 2025 to approximately 5,700 in the same period in 2026. The ICRC's warning highlights a worsening humanitarian situation in the region.

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