He advised anyone experiencing symptoms to seek early medical attention, saying that timely treatment could significantly improve outcomes.
WFP urgently requires over $453 million in the next six months to continue humanitarian assistance across the region.
The initiative is a joint effort of the WFP, the Borno government, and the federal government to support IDPs, returnees, and host communities.
He noted the importance of early preparedness to minimise the impact of anticipated floods.
The report indicates that this figure includes 514,474 internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Borno, Sokoto, and Zamfara.
WFP has reached a significant milestone in its humanitarian response in Burkina Faso, according to a report released on Tuesday.
The WFP said it was working to provide emergency food assistance for the flood victims this week.
“What I have seen is really heartbreaking,” he said.
Ms McCain said that droughts had destroyed harvests in areas where 70 per cent of the population depended on agriculture for survival.
About 14,600 people have been killed so far, with both sides accused of serious violations of human rights.
