APPMED and YABATECH Launch Youth Malaria Campaign

The Association of Patent and Proprietary Medicine Dealers (APPMED) and Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) have endorsed the Geneith Health Competition, which aims to engage youth in a campaign against malaria. Comrade Rev. Kubiat Akpan, President of APPMED, emphasized the competition as a vital initiative that empowers young ambassadors to spread awareness about malaria prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.

He stated that APPMED members are committed to supporting these ambassadors nationwide. S.

S. Akadiri, the deputy registrar of YABATECH, praised the initiative for linking academic development with public health advocacy, noting that the financial rewards could significantly aid students facing economic challenges. Akadiri highlighted that the competition could help cover tuition fees and support critical research.

Prince Cletus Ilobanafor, Managing Director/CEO of CEOAFRICA, stated that the initiative aims to shift malaria advocacy to grassroots levels, leveraging the energy and intelligence of Nigerian youth to combat malaria effectively.