Nigeria

Nigeria’s humanitarian crisis is complex. It is marked by violent conflict, a growing refugee population and internal displacement within a population of diverse socio-cultural identities.

Health worker kidnapped in Anambra state
21 January 2025: In Nnewi city, Nnewi North LGA, Anambra state, a urologist of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital was kidnapped in front of his house while returning from work by gunmen. He was released four days later. Source: Premium Times. Return to Nigeria home page. more
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2023 Safeguarding Health in Conflict Coalition (SHCC) Factsheet

Insecurity Insight documents attacks on health care in Nigeria identified from open sources and partner contributions. Our data is accessible on the Humanitarian Data Exchange here.

Based on Insecurity Insight data, the SHCC identified 19 incidents of violence against or obstruction of health care in Nigeria in 2023, compared to 47 in 2022. At least 19 health workers were kidnapped in 12 incidents. The actual number of incidents and the severity of the problem are likely much greater because of probable under-reporting. Violence was mainly attributed to unidentified men with guns. The factsheet is available in English.

Our data is available to download and can be explored visually using our interactive Attacked and Threatened: Health Care at Risk map.

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