Kogi State has recorded a 16% decline in malaria prevalence, aiming for zero cases by 2025. Dr. Abdulazeez Adam Adeiza announced this during the 2026 World Malaria Day celebrations, emphasizing the need for sustained interventions and public awareness.
Aliko Dangote, Chairman of Nigeria's National Malaria Elimination Council, calls for urgent action from the government and private sector to eliminate malaria, highlighting the disease's disproportionate impact on vulnerable populations in Sub-Saharan Africa.
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu reaffirmed Nigeria's commitment to eradicating malaria on World Malaria Day 2026. She emphasized the need for collective action, increased domestic financing, and innovative strategies to combat the disease, urging stakeholders to intensify prevention ef
