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Wurr and Cooney's discussion of Medecins Sans Frontières' (MSF) involvement in Zamfara State, Nigeria, where severe lead poisoning occurred, raises ethical issues that this article analyzes. It recalls the difficulties of addressing continued exposure and the ethical issues of program discontinuation, which may be signs of societal troubles (Pringle, 2014) Essential parts of this analysis include: It is challenging to treat people who are still exposed to lead ethically. Medical solutions may be effective and sustainable when the core cause of exposure is addressed (Pringle, 2014). Withdrawal from Programs: Withdrawing aid when conditions may not have changed raises ethical problems concerning humanitarian groups' responsibilities to improve health (Pringle, 2014). Societal injustice and inequality: Zamfara's health issue mirrors more profound societal inequalities. Poverty, economic policies, and inadequate local resources cause public health issues. Global economic practices, notably neoliberal policies restricting public sector health spending, may require NGOs to respond to disasters. This scenario maintains the status quo rather than tackling the fundamental causes of disasters (Pringle, 2014). Maintaining Political arrangements: While necessary, rapid humanitarian intervention may perpetuate unjust political arrangements. Such approaches may miss structural political and economic reform that could prevent future crises by focusing on urgent medical needs (Pringle,