IDP Camp Clinic Closure Worsens Healthcare Crisis in Benue

The closure of a clinic in the Anyiin Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Logo Local Government Area, Benue State, has intensified the healthcare crisis for displaced families. Anaor Saawuan recounted the death of her eight-month-old granddaughter on 2 May after she could not afford a blood transfusion due to the clinic's closure.

Saawuan noted that the clinic previously provided free medicines and treatment. She also expressed concern for her grandson, who requires surgery for an inguinal hernia but for whom she cannot afford the operation.

Another resident, Naomi Teryen, a 32-year-old pregnant woman, highlighted the difficulties of accessing antenatal care, stating that she has not had an ultrasound scan and must now pay for medicines that were previously free at the camp's clinic. Teryen's situation reflects the broader issue of inadequate healthcare services for IDPs in Benue State, where many families struggle to afford basic medical care.