Malaria: FG distributes 25m treated mosquito nets in six states
The Federal Government says it will distribute 25 million treated mosquito nets in six states of the federation this year.
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Over 13m Nigerians battle with malaria annually – Environmentalist
Malam Umar Aminu-Imam, President, Environmental Health Officers Association of Nigeria in Katsina State, has said that 13,687,500 Nigeria battled with malaria annually.
Malaria eliminated in Algeria and Argentina – WHO
The World Health Organisation has declared Algeria and Argentina malaria-free.
New technology enables large-scale production of artemisinin for malaria
Chinese researchers have developed a new technology to produce artemisinin, the top choice for malaria treatment, on a large scale.
Korean firm tackles malaria with new drug
A Korean firm, Shin Poong Pharmaceutical Company, says it has produced an anti-malaria drug that will reduce the increasing number of malaria-induced ailments among Nigerians.
Malaria: Nigeria anxiously waiting for result of trial vaccine in Malawi – FG
The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, revealed this at the commemoration of 2019 World Malaria Day in Abuja on Thursday
WMD: Nigeria accounts for 32% of global malaria deaths — LAPO
An NGO, the Lift Above Poverty Organisation, says Nigeria accounts for 32 per cent of the global estimate of 655,000 Malaria deaths annually.
Stop giving anti-malarials to children not diagnosed of malaria — Pediatrician
A Paediatric Neurologist, Dr Okunola Olusola, on Sunday cautioned parents against administering antimalaria medication to children who had not been diagnosed of malaria.
Malaria: FG to deploy nuclear technology
The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, has said that Nigeria is set to deploy nuclear technology to combat the scourge of malaria.
$14b needed to fight AIDS, TB, Malaria globally – Official
At least $14 billion is needed to accelerate the fight against AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria and quell stubborn epidemics that still kill millions, the head of a global health fund said ...
Prominent Nollywood actor dies of malaria
Popular Nollywood actor, Gbenga Akintunde, popularly known as Burger, has passed away after a brief illness.
Physician says wrongly treated malaria could lead to tonsillitis
Fayomi gave the warning on Saturday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja.
Hijrah: MURIC urges FG to make Malaria treatment free
The Director of Muslim Rights Concern, Prof. Ishaq Akintola, has urged the Federal Government to make the treatment of Malaria free.
Adamawa claims significant reduction in malaria infection scourge
Dr Isaac Kadala, the Director, Malaria Control in the State Ministry of Health, made the assertion on Thursday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Yola.
90% of global malaria cases in sub-Saharan Africa – Official
Kamwi was speaking on the sidelines of the ongoing 38th Southern African Development Community summit for the Elimination VIII regional initiative.
Emirates SkyCargo delivers medical equipment to Nigeria
Nigeria, amongst other Africa countries has received over 800,000 units of Malaria tester kits and other medical equipments from South Korea since 2015 through Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of ...
Exxon Mobil sponsors researches on fight against malaria – Country Manager
Dr Effiem Abbah, the General Manager and Country Manager, Medicine and Occupational Health, spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria at a press briefing on the company’s efforts at eradicating ...
FG cautions Nigerians on treating malaria
Dr. Audu Mohammed, the National Coordinator, National Malaria Elimination Programme, gave the advice at the second quarter media chat in Abuja.
How to end malaria – Doctors
The doctors made the recommendation on Friday at a seminar in Lagos, which had over 200 of them in attendance
Nigeria far from eliminating malaria – WHO
Dr Matshidiso Moeti, the WHO Regional Director of Africa, in her message to commemorate the “World Malaria Day 2018” in Abuja on Wednesday, said 14 countries with the world’s biggest ...
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