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Many states in Nigeria have been affected by heavy flooding, mostly due to the consistent and heavy rainfall. From Borno state, which is in the northern part of the country to Jigawa state in the northwestern part of the country and Bayelsa state in the South-south region of Nigeria, have all been affected. As of 30 September 2024, both the government and citizens have recorded a monumental loss, this ranges from the loss of lives, properties/houses, hospitals/primary healthcare centres, farmlands, businesses, and assets.

The flooding has disrupted the provision of essential healthcare services and access to basic healthcare to vulnerable people living in underserved and hard-to reach locations (mostly due to inaccessibility) across the country. Those affected cut across almost all age groups ranging from men, women (adults including pregnant women), children, and the aged. This emergency has caused a huge strain on the health system (both primary and secondary points of service) across the country, especially in the priority areas that require a multi-sectoral response/ intervention.