EU FUNDING TO COMBAT CHILD MALNUTRITION

The european union has committed €500,000 in new aid to tackle the escalating crisis of acute child malnutrition in northeast nigeria’s most vulnerable regions .

The funds will support more than 170,000 households and 30,000+ children across nine high-risk states, delivering emergency supplies, therapeutic feeding, and nutritional support .

This initiative complements existing efforts by nigeria’s national malnutrition control program and seeks to bridge key gaps in food security, especially in areas destabilized by conflict, displacement, and disrupted livelihoods .

Eu officials emphasize that improved child nutrition fosters long-term health, educational performance, and community resilience, making this phase a cornerstone of broader recovery strategies.