September 09
Nigeria: Deaths By Air Pollution More Than Those of Malaria, HIV Combined - Minister
The Minister of State for Environment, Dr Iziaq Adekunle Salako, has said air pollution is the second leading risk factor for premature deaths resulting in around 8.1 million… Read more »
September 04
Nigeria: Flood Victims Receive Malaria Drugs in Jigawa
The Jigawa State Emergency Management Agency (JSEMA) has distributed drugs to people displaced by flood in the Bulangu community, Kafin Hausa LGA to combat the ongoing malaria… Read more »
August 22
Nigeria: Malaria - Implement Preventive Measures Beyond Nets, Experts Urge Govt
The Pest Control Association of Nigeria (PECAN) has called on government bodies and public health stakeholders to adopt comprehensive measures against malaria, going beyond the… Read more »
July 25
Nigeria: Jigawa Tackles Malaria With 3.2m Mosquito Nets, 6.8m Drug Doses
The Jigawa State Government has launched a state-wide distribution of 3.2 million insecticide-treated bed nets and a seasonal malaria chemoprevention campaign to tackle the menace… Read more »
July 05
Nigeria: Malaria - the Silent Killer, a Major Public Health Concern
Malaria is a life-threatening disease that continues to ravage Nigeria, accounting for a significant proportion of global cases and deaths. As a tropical country, Nigeria is prone… Read more »
April 25
Nigeria: FG, States Must Be Committed to Malaria Eradication
Today, March 25, is World Malaria Day, held each year to raise global awareness of the life-threatening disease. With this year's theme, 'Accelerate the Fight Against Malaria for a… Read more »
January 30
Nigeria: Govt to Introduce Malaria Vaccine in 2025 - NPHCDA
The federal government has commenced the process of introducing malaria vaccine in Nigeria between the end of this year and early 2025, the National Primary Healthcare Development… Read more »
November 10, 2023
Nigeria: Reps to Conduct Survey On Fake Malaria Drugs
The House of Representatives has mandated its Committee on HIV/Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria Control to conduct a baseline survey on fake anti-malaria medicines in the six… Read more »
September 12, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria Records 55% Drop in Malaria Deaths - WHO
Nigeria has recorded a 55 percent drop in malaria deaths, the World Health Organization (WHO) has said. Read more »
August 23, 2023
Nigeria: Malaria - Nigeria Tasked On Research Against Mosquitoes
The Pest Control Association of Nigeria (PECAN) Tuesday called for a comprehensive approach to tackling mosquitoes in order to reduce the burden of malaria in the country. Read more »
September 22, 2022
Africa: Gates Foundation Announces U.S.$1.27bn to Fight HIV, TB, Malaria, Others
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation -- alongside governments, philanthropies, the private sector, NGOs, and global and community leaders -- has announced commitments totalling… Read more »
April 25, 2013
Nigeria: World Malaria Day - Malaria Costs Nigeria Billions of Naira Each Year. What Does It Cost a Nigerian?
Idris Omale makes his living, as a barber at a barbing salon in Mararaba, Nasarawa State. He doesn't own the salon where he's been working since being deported from Libya last… Read more »
Nigeria: World Malaria Day - Malaria Costs Billions of Naira Each Year. What Does It Cost a Nigerian?
Idris Omale makes his living, as a barber at a barbing salon in Mararaba, Nasarawa State. He doesn't own the salon where he's been working since being deported from Libya last… Read more »