malaria

Lagos records 900,000 cases of malaria annually – Health Commissioner

Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof Akin Abayomi, on Tuesday, said that Lagos records…

Gov Okpebholo launches free Malaria treatment in Edo

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has launched a free malaria testing and treatment programme…

Malaria deaths return to pre-COVID levels – WHO

The World Health Organization has announced that malaria-related deaths have dropped back to levels…

FG enlists Dangote, Otedola, Elumelu to lead fight against malaria

The Federal Government has taken a significant step to reduce the spread of malaria…

UK pledges £1b to support Nigeria’s fight against malaria

The United Kingdom has announced a significant contribution of £1 billion to support Nigeria's…

FG launches $933m global fund grant for malaria, HIV/AIDS

The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially launched the Global Fund Grant Cycle-7, targeting…

New ‘Steve’ mosquito threatens Nigeria, others’ malaria fight – WHO

A new species of mosquito, commonly known as "steve" or scientifically referred to as…

Malaria cases rise despite prevention efforts – WHO

The World Health Organization has delivered a sobering message: despite progress in expanding access…

Oyo distributes five million treated nets in 33 Local Governments

 Oyo Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Monday commenced the distribution of five million insecticide-treated nets…

Nine persons die every hour of Malaria in Nigeria, FG laments

The Federal Government while lamenting the increasing rates of avoidable deaths has said that…

Legendary highlife musician Pa Chris Ajilo dies at 92

Ademola Olonilua  Legendary highlife singer, Pa Chris Ajilo, has died from malaria at the…

Uganda renews fight to eliminate deadly malaria by 2030

 Uganda says it is fast-tracking efforts to eliminate malaria, which continues to take lives…

School reopening: Ogun begins mandatory Covid-19, malaria tests for SS3 students

As part of the protocols for school resumption, the Ogun State government has announced that COVID-19…

Lagosians have been mistaking Covid-19 for malaria – Commissioner reveals

The Lagos Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, says the state is recording cases of people…

Why malaria may become severe – WHO

The World Health Organisation has disclosed the reasons why malaria may sometimes assume a…