Ibom Air has donated 50,000 doses of anti-malaria medications to the Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Health, aimed at reducing the impact of malaria among children and pregnant women in vulnerable communities.
According to a statement issued by the airline’s Group Manager for Marketing and Communication, Aniekan Essienette, the donation comprises 30,000 doses of Sulfadoxine-Pyrimethamine, 10,000 doses of Lokmal DT, and 10,000 doses of Paracetamol DT.
The drugs were officially presented on April 24, 2026, by the airline’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. George Uriesi, alongside members of the management team. The Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Ekem Emmanuel John, received the donation on behalf of the state government.
The initiative was carried out under Ibom Air’s Corporate Social Responsibility programme, FAMPact (Fight Against Malaria in Pregnant Women and Children Today), in commemoration of World Malaria Day 2026.
Essienette noted that this marks the third consecutive year the airline has made similar contributions, underscoring its commitment to public health and malaria prevention.
To further raise awareness, the airline also organised a “Walk Against Malaria” in Uyo on April 25, 2026. The event featured public sensitisation, health education, and fitness activities, with medical influencer Aproko Doctor (Dr. Chinonso Egemba) in attendance.
World Malaria Day, observed annually on April 25, highlights global efforts to eliminate malaria, a disease that remains a leading cause of death in Nigeria, particularly among children under five and pregnant women.
