Nigeria's Flood Disaster Unpreparedness: Impacts on Health and the Society

Faithful M. Daniel; Monica A. Gbuchie; Victoria E. Emeruwa; Williams I. Ike; Ntishor G. Udam; Augustina O. Torubiri

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Online Published: 04 Aug 2023

crjmed. 2023; 2(2): 12-20

doi: 10.5455/CRJMED.162000

Nigeria's Flood Disaster Unpreparedness: Impacts on Health and the Society

Faithful M. Daniel, Monica A. Gbuchie, Victoria E. Emeruwa, Williams I. Ike, Ntishor G. Udam, Augustina O. Torubiri.

Abstract
Floods in Nigeria have been a perennial problem for over 60 years, occurring during the rainy season. Some causes include climate change, housing development on flood plains, poor urban drainage systems, and under-damming. The 2022 nationwide flooding crisis worsened poverty, food insecurity, and gendered vulnerabilities in Nigeria. Floods are associated with the loss of lives and properties, which exacerbate psychosocial stressors and threaten the resilience of residents. This paper explores the health and economic perspectives of the floods and examines Nigeria’s preparedness for future recurrences. It highlights the health implications of flooding, such as waterborne diseases and psychosocial issues, and pandemic preparedness. To address these challenges, we advocate for community-based early warning systems, disaster risk mapping, and operationalizing the National Disaster Management Framework. Urgent action is essential to strengthen the resilience of communities against the brewing threats on their shores

Key words: Floods; Climate change; Disasters; Nigeria; Pandemics

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Daniel FM, Gbuchie MA, Emeruwa VE, Ike WI, Udam NG, Torubiri AO. Nigeria's Flood Disaster Unpreparedness: Impacts on Health and the Society. crjmed. 2023; 2(2): 12-20. doi:10.5455/CRJMED.162000

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Daniel FM, Gbuchie MA, Emeruwa VE, Ike WI, Udam NG, Torubiri AO. Nigeria's Flood Disaster Unpreparedness: Impacts on Health and the Society. https://www.crjmed.com/?mno=162000 [Access: December 09, 2024]. doi:10.5455/CRJMED.162000

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Daniel FM, Gbuchie MA, Emeruwa VE, Ike WI, Udam NG, Torubiri AO. Nigeria's Flood Disaster Unpreparedness: Impacts on Health and the Society. crjmed. 2023; 2(2): 12-20. doi:10.5455/CRJMED.162000

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Daniel FM, Gbuchie MA, Emeruwa VE, Ike WI, Udam NG, Torubiri AO. Nigeria's Flood Disaster Unpreparedness: Impacts on Health and the Society. crjmed. (2023), [cited December 09, 2024]; 2(2): 12-20. doi:10.5455/CRJMED.162000

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Daniel, F. M., Gbuchie, . M. A., Emeruwa, . V. E., Ike, . W. I., Udam, . N. G. & Torubiri, . A. O. (2023) Nigeria's Flood Disaster Unpreparedness: Impacts on Health and the Society. crjmed, 2 (2), 12-20. doi:10.5455/CRJMED.162000

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Daniel, Faithful M., Monica A. Gbuchie, Victoria E. Emeruwa, Williams I. Ike, Ntishor G. Udam, and Augustina O. Torubiri. 2023. Nigeria's Flood Disaster Unpreparedness: Impacts on Health and the Society. Cross River Journal of Medicine, 2 (2), 12-20. doi:10.5455/CRJMED.162000

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Daniel, Faithful M., Monica A. Gbuchie, Victoria E. Emeruwa, Williams I. Ike, Ntishor G. Udam, and Augustina O. Torubiri. "Nigeria's Flood Disaster Unpreparedness: Impacts on Health and the Society." Cross River Journal of Medicine 2 (2023), 12-20. doi:10.5455/CRJMED.162000

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Daniel, F. M., Gbuchie, . M. A., Emeruwa, . V. E., Ike, . W. I., Udam, . N. G. & Torubiri, . A. O. (2023) Nigeria's Flood Disaster Unpreparedness: Impacts on Health and the Society. Cross River Journal of Medicine, 2 (2), 12-20. doi:10.5455/CRJMED.162000

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