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Nigeria: Benue Spends N160m Treating IDPs for Snakebites Amid Healthcare Gaps - SEMA

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The Benue State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) announced that the state spent over 160 million Naira over a six-month period to treat internally displaced persons (IDPs) for snakebites.

This expenditure occurs against the backdrop of significant healthcare gaps within the displacement camps. An investigation by Premium Times revealed widespread systemic issues, including closed camp clinics, severe shortages of essential medicines, and persistent barriers preventing displaced individuals from accessing affordable healthcare services.

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