Nigeria’s malaria prevention efforts have received a major boost following the commencement of operations at Health Textiles Nigeria FZE, a new local facility manufacturing next-generation insecticide-treated mosquito nets. The Federal Government described the development as a significant milestone in strengthening Nigeria’s health security, creating jobs and unlocking the healthcare value chain. The facility, established through…
The Lagos State Government has announced a major shift in fever management, revealing that only about five per cent of fever cases in the state are caused by malaria. The government has directed healthcare providers to adopt evidence-based diagnosis by confirming malaria through Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDTs) before treatment. Speaking at the dissemination meeting of the World Bank-supported IMPACT Project in…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced the prequalification of a malaria treatment designed specifically for newborns and infants, marking a major milestone in the fight against the disease. The newly approved drug, Artemether-lumefantrine, is the first antimalarial formulation tailored for the youngest and most vulnerable patients affected by the mosquito-borne illness. According to the…
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,…
World Health Organization has raised concern that Africa’s progress in combating malaria is at risk, warning that a $45 billion funding shortfall could reverse years of gains and lead to a resurgence of the disease. In a message marking World Malaria Day 2026, the WHO Regional Director for Africa, Mohamed Janabi, revealed that nearly 600,000 people died from malaria…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to ending HIV and tuberculosis (TB) as major public health threats, unveiling new funding and interventions during a World TB Day 2026 briefing in Abuja. Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, announced an additional $346 million allocation in the 2026 budget for HIV, TB, and malaria programs. He emphasized domestic financing, coordinated…
No fewer than 24.47 million Nigerians tested positive for malaria between January and September 2025, according to the 2025 National Health Statistics Report released by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare. The report, obtained by our correspondent on Friday, shows a steady rise in malaria testing and confirmed cases over the three quarters,…
