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.
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Pharmaceutical company, Novartis, has called for increased leadership commitment towards the prevention and treatment of malaria.
The company, in a statement issued to mark World Malaria Day, said although the disease was preventable and curable, millions of children died each year from it.
“Leaders must reinforce their commitments in drawing the line against this preventable and treatable disease in achieving a malaria-free world because the patient cannot wait,” the statement, titled, “No one should die of malaria” said.
World Malaria Day, marked each year on April 25, is an occasion to highlight the need for continued investment and sustained commitment towards malaria prevention and control.
The East African
Tuesday May 04 2021
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As the world continues to respond to COVID-19, it is critical to maintain momentum against malaria to ensure lives are saved and progress is sustained.
By Millicent Mwololo
As World Malaria Day is celebrated across the globe, there is a fresh-spirited shift towards ending malaria in Africa. The African Leaders Malaria Alliance (ALMA) has augmented its efforts to accelerate the fight against malaria by enhancing action and accountability of African Governments.
This year’s theme, Zero Malaria - Draw the Line Against Malaria , speaks well to ALMA’s efforts in bringing together
governments to consolidate progress, innovate, share data and learn from each other in this fight against a common enemy – Malaria. Even more exciting, ALMA is empowering Africa’s youth to play a prominent role in the fight against malaria, through an “ALMA Youth Army Strategy” being implemented across countries.