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 to malaria transmission by the anopheles mosquito.
Alarmingly, 76 per cent of Nigeria 's population is at risk of malaria due to high transmission areas. In 2019, Nigeria accounted for 27 per cent of global malaria cases and 24 per cent of deaths, according to the World Malaria Report, 2020.
Malaria imposes a significant economic burden on households, communities and the nation, with costs including healthcare expenses, lost productivity and reduced economic activity. Repeated episodes of malaria led to absenteeism, poor academic performance and increased dropout in schools. It is imperative for the Nigerian government and citizens to take the fight against malaria seriously. While the government has a major role to play in the fight against malaria, it requires collective efforts.
Government must integrate malaria control into primary healthcare services to enhance early detection and treatment, even as it conducts public awareness campaigns to educate Nigerians on malaria prevention, symptoms and treatment. The government must invest in research and development of new malaria control tools such as vaccines and drugs and collaborate with international partners to leverage resources, expertise and funding to support malaria control efforts.
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