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Malaria: Improper use of nets worrisome Mrs Oyetola
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Shina Abubakar – Osogbo
Wife of Osun State Governor, Mrs Kafayat Oyetola has described abuse of insecticide-treated nets by households as a setback in the battle to eliminate malaria in the state.
Mrs Oyetola, who was represented by the Commissioner for Women and Children Affairs, Mrs Olubukola Olaboopo at the 2021 World Malaria Day held at Palace Square, Iragbiji, stressed the need for proper use of the net in order to achieve zero malaria level in the state.
“Ongoing efforts to combat malaria include the use of insecticide-treated nets to prevent mosquito bites. These nets have been given to our people free through the support of the government and our developmental partners, mainly the Global Fund since 2013. The nets are provided through periodic mass campaigns and through routine distribution to pregnant women and fully immunized children.
Views: Visits 7 Shina Abubakar – Osogbo Wife of Osun State Governor, Mrs Kafayat Oyetola has described abuse of insecticide-treated nets by households as a setback in the battle to eliminate malaria in the state. Mrs Oyetola, who was represented by the Commissioner for Women and Children Affairs, Mrs Olubukola Olaboopo at the 2021 World Malaria Day held at Palace Square, Iragbiji, stressed the need for proper use of the net in order to achieve zero malaria level in the state. “Ongoing efforts to combat malaria include the use of insecticide-treated nets to prevent mosquito bites. These nets have been given to our people free through the support of the government and our developmental partners, mainly the Global Fund since 2013. The nets are provided through periodic mass campaigns and through routine distribution to pregnant women and fully immunized children.