Tag: malaria
Economic hardship forces HIV, TB patients to abandon treatment in Ogun
According to her, some families are increasingly forced to choose between feeding their households and attending hospital appointments, while daily…
Lagos declares war on Malaria as infection rate drops below two Percent
The Lagos State Government has intensified efforts to eliminate malaria following a dramatic decline in the disease prevalence rate to…
Nigeria records major breakthrough in malaria fight – WHO
According to the global health body, the improvement is the result of stronger disease monitoring systems, wider distribution of insecticide-treated…
24 million Nigerians test positive for malaria – FG
No fewer than 24.47 million Nigerians tested positive for malaria between January and September 2025, according to the 2025 National…
Lagos leads bold drive to secure sustainable funding for HIV, TB, Malaria
Kadiri described the validation process as a pivotal moment for redefining accountability and local ownership in health financing, noting that…
How Nigeria is fighting back against a disease that kills every hour – Report
At a recent media briefing on malaria prevention held in Kano, SFH’s Social and Behavioural Change Specialist, Sesugh Deborah Oryiman,…
Emzor deepens battle against Malaria, unveils bold new initiatives for Africa
“With 95% of malaria cases and 96% of malaria deaths occurring in Africa, the solution must come from within,” said…
Malaria must be eliminated from Nigeria – FG
The Minister highlighted the government’s progress in tackling malaria through its Sector Wide Approach (SWAp) initiative.
WHO certifies Egypt malaria-free
Malaria is as old as Egyptian civilization itself, but the disease that plagued pharaohs now belongs to its history and…
‘Binance executive Gambaryan seriously ill, may die in Kuje prison’, Lawyer cries out
The letter, dated and filed on May 23, which was sighted on Sunday, was titled: “Re: Charge No: FHC/ABJ/CR/128/2024 –…
Malaria affects Nigerian economy – ACOMIN
She added that children who suffer repeated attacks of malaria are less able to learn and perform less well in…
Malaria: NGO asks govt to eliminate breeding grounds for mosquitoes
While adding that unhygienic living conditions provide breeding grounds for mosquitoes that carry the malaria parasite, he noted that in…
ATM Networks decries high cost of treatment for HIV, Malaria, TB at PHCs
Akinpelu lamented that many individuals affected by these diseases were unable to afford the necessary medications, diagnostics test and supportive…
WHO certifies Azerbaijan, Tajikistan malaria-free
According to WHO, Azerbaijan detected its last case of locally transmitted Plasmodium vivax (P. vivax) malaria in 2012 while Tajikistan…
Okowa seeks national action plan against Malaria
Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa has called for a National Action Plan on Environment to facilitate the reduction of malaria…