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Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid to people who need it most.

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Today, on International Nurses Day, we celebrate the strength, compassion, and dedication of our nurses. From conflict zones to remote communities, MSF nurses are at the heart of our medical response, providing lifesaving care, comfort, and hope to those who need it most. #MSF

Today, on International Nurses Day, we celebrate the strength, compassion, and dedication of our nurses.

From conflict zones to remote communities, MSF nurses are at the heart of our medical response, providing lifesaving care, comfort, and hope to those who need it most.

#MSF
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Here's a chance to join our team. MSF is reopening the position of  Energy Officer. Location: Any MSF office Starting date: ASAP Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Apply Here 👇 msf.recruitee.com/o/spinco-energ…

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Keeping vaccines cold is crucial to ensure they work. After a meningitis outbreak in Kebbi State, northwest Nigeria, MSF supported a vaccination campaign with the Ministry of Health, WHO and UNICEF. During the campaign, an effective cold chain system kept vaccines effective.

Keeping vaccines cold is crucial to ensure they work. After a meningitis outbreak in Kebbi State, northwest Nigeria, MSF supported a vaccination campaign with the Ministry of Health, WHO and UNICEF. 

During the campaign, an effective cold chain system kept vaccines effective.
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Here's a chance to join our team. MSF is recruiting to fill the position of a Warehouse Supervisor Location: Abuja Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Apply Here👇 forms.gle/GsjTdGsUu7vA32…

Here's a chance to join our team.

MSF is recruiting to fill the position of a Warehouse Supervisor
Location: Abuja

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Apply Here👇
forms.gle/GsjTdGsUu7vA32…
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In Kano, MSF teams have seen a 102% increase in children treated for malnutrition compared to last year. At the same time, deaths have dropped by 52%, showing progress. We are working in Unguwa Uku, Rigga Lemu, Kombotso and resumed at Murtala Mohammed Hospital in April 2025.

In Kano, MSF teams have seen a 102% increase in children treated for malnutrition compared to last year. 

At the same time, deaths have dropped by 52%, showing progress. 

We are working in Unguwa Uku, Rigga Lemu, Kombotso and resumed at Murtala Mohammed Hospital in April 2025.
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"Nigeria is about to enter the peak season of malnutrition. In 2024, more than 250,000 children with severe acute malnutrition were admitted to MSF-supported outpatient facilities. At Katsina, we often admitted a child every 5 minutes due to complications of acute malnutrition."

"Nigeria is about to enter the peak season of malnutrition. In 2024, more than 250,000 children with severe acute malnutrition were admitted to MSF-supported outpatient facilities.  At Katsina, we often admitted a child every 5 minutes due to complications of acute malnutrition."
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This week, 31 Noma survivors received life-changing reconstructive surgeries at Sokoto Noma Hospital. It marks the 32nd surgical intervention by our dedicated Nigerian and international medical teams. Hope is being restored one surgery at a time. #MSF #Noma

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🚨 In Jigawa, many women travel long distances for maternal care, often arriving with life-threatening complications like eclampsia. Some newborns suffer injuries during delivery. Urgent action is needed to ensure safe, accessible care for mothers and babies. #MaternalHealth

🚨 In Jigawa, many women travel long distances for maternal care, often arriving with life-threatening complications like eclampsia. 

Some newborns suffer injuries during delivery. Urgent action is needed to ensure safe, accessible care for mothers and babies. 
#MaternalHealth
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Today is Int'l Day to End Obstetric Fistula. At MSF’s project in Jahun, Jigawa, over 4,900 women have received free surgery, care, and skills training to heal and rebuild their lives. Every woman deserves dignity. Together, we can end obstetric fistula. #endobstetricfistula

Today is Int'l Day to End Obstetric Fistula.

At MSF’s project in Jahun, Jigawa, over 4,900 women have received free surgery, care, and skills training to heal and rebuild their lives.

Every woman deserves dignity. Together, we can end obstetric fistula.

#endobstetricfistula
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Here's a chance to join our team. MSF is recruiting to fill the position of a Purchasing officer Location: Kano Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Apply Here👇 forms.gle/VKiCSZ3z4CZQMj…

Here's a chance to join our team.

MSF is recruiting to fill the position of a Purchasing officer
Location: Kano

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Apply Here👇
forms.gle/VKiCSZ3z4CZQMj…
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In early 2025, a deadly meningitis outbreak hit NW Nigeria. MSF teams in Kebbi and Sokoto states treated over 2,900 patients, supported mass vaccination, and helped local health systems respond fast. Read more👇 doctorswithoutborders.org/latest/how-msf…

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Today is World Nutrition Day. MSF teams are raising awareness on how proper nutrition supports healthy mothers, thriving children, and stronger immune systems. Good nutrition saves lives. Let’s all commit to making nutritious choices. #WorldNutritionDay #MSF

Today is World Nutrition Day.

MSF teams are raising awareness on how proper nutrition supports healthy mothers, thriving children, and stronger immune systems.

Good nutrition saves lives. Let’s all commit to making nutritious choices.

#WorldNutritionDay #MSF
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In Nigeria, many malnourished children struggle with movement. MSF’s new physio project in Kano & Katsina is showing real impact like a 15-month-old who started crawling after just a few sessions. With support, it could grow to help more. Here👇 fondation.msf.fr/en/newsroom/in… #MSF

In Nigeria, many malnourished children struggle with movement. 

MSF’s new physio project in Kano & Katsina is showing real impact like a 15-month-old who started crawling after just a few sessions. With support, it could grow to help more. 

Here👇
fondation.msf.fr/en/newsroom/in… 

#MSF
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After 7 years of support, MSF officially handed over management of Lassa fever care this year to local health authorities in Ebonyi State, Nigeria. MSF built triage and observation areas, distributed PPE, implemented robust IPC systems, and trained staff to manage Lassa cases.

After 7 years of support, MSF officially handed over management of Lassa fever care this year to local health authorities in Ebonyi State, Nigeria.

MSF built triage and observation areas, distributed PPE, implemented robust IPC systems, and trained staff to manage Lassa cases.
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Vaccines save lives. In Sokoto, MSF & the Ministry of Health are providing routine vaccinations at 14 PHCs to protect children from deadly diseases like measles, polio & meningitis. Let’s protect every child, everywhere. 💉 #MSF #VaccinesSaveLives

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🩸 Today is #WorldBloodDonorDay At MSF’s project in Jahun, people, often relatives of patients, donate blood to help women and newborns facing life-threatening complications like anemia. More blood donations mean more lives saved. Let’s keep giving and keep saving. #MSF

🩸 Today is #WorldBloodDonorDay 

At MSF’s project in Jahun, people, often relatives of patients, donate blood to help women and newborns facing life-threatening complications like anemia.

More blood donations mean more lives saved.

Let’s keep giving and keep saving.

#MSF
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The MSF team in Gummi marked #WorldBloodDonorDay by honoring blood donors and encouraging more people to donate. With the rainy season here and malaria cases rising, blood donations can save lives. Thank you to all who donate. You are heroes. 🩸 #BloodDonationSavesLives #MSF

The MSF team in Gummi marked #WorldBloodDonorDay by honoring blood donors and encouraging more people to donate.

With the rainy season here and malaria cases rising, blood donations can save lives.

Thank you to all who donate. You are heroes. 🩸

#BloodDonationSavesLives #MSF
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🚨 On May 29, 2025, severe floods hit Mokwa, Niger State -175+ lives lost, 3,000+ displaced. MSF carried out an assesment and responded swifly with: ✅ Pediatric kits for 1,358 kids ✅ Mosquito nets for 500 households ✅Handwashing stations ✅Hygiene supplies #MSF #MokwaFlood

🚨 On May 29, 2025, severe floods hit Mokwa, Niger State -175+ lives lost, 3,000+ displaced.

MSF carried out an assesment and responded swifly with:
✅ Pediatric kits for 1,358 kids
✅ Mosquito nets for 500 households
✅Handwashing stations
✅Hygiene supplies

#MSF #MokwaFlood
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Ahead of the upcoming malnutrition peak in Nigeria, there’s uncertainty if there will be enough therapeutic food available to treat malnourished children, due to US aid cuts. Read more 👇 edition.cnn.com/2025/06/11/afr… #MalnutritionCrisis #USAIDCuts

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Today is #WorldRefugeeDay—a time to recognise refugees and displaced people worldwide and highlight their struggles. MSF teams provide medical humanitarian assistance in camps and crisis zones, addressing urgent needs and the lasting impact of displacement on the people. #MSF

Today is #WorldRefugeeDay—a time to recognise refugees and displaced people worldwide and highlight their struggles.

MSF teams provide medical humanitarian assistance  in camps and crisis zones, addressing urgent needs and the lasting impact of displacement on the people. 

#MSF