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Kogi Govt Earmarks N4Bn For Malaria Prevention

By Alice Etuka, Abuja

In a bid to stem the scourge of Malaria, the Kogi State Government has allocated ₦4bn for malaria prevention across its healthcare system.

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Special Adviser, (media) to the state Governor, Ismail lsah disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday.

Isah explained that malaria affects everyone and called for collective efforts to eradicate the disease.

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According to him, “Ododo announced that the distribution of anti-malaria drugs, rapid diagnostic test kits, and over 3 million insecticide-treated nets to healthcare facilities is in line with the commitment of his administration to promote healthy living and the wellbeing of the people of the state”.

Governor Usman Ododo further disclosed statistics from the 2024 World Malaria Report, which revealed that “Africa accounted for 94 per cent of global malaria cases in 2023, with Nigeria contributing 30 per cent of the 5,970 deaths recorded.

He said the state’s malaria prevalence of 16 per cent exceeds the national target of less than 10 per cent, necessitating urgent intervention by all stakeholders.

He also stressed the importance of ensuring that the supplies get to communities and people for which they were meant to improve health outcomes.

The Governor announced, that the items were not for sale and anyone found guilty of diverting them will be held accountable.

“The intervention, supported by the Islamic Development Bank, includes over 10,000 cartons of anti-malaria drugs and test kits containing more than 1 million doses for children and nearly 2 million doses for adults, adding that the supplies will be distributed to 536 government health facilities across the state, including primary healthcare centres, general hospitals, and teaching hospitals”, he said

In addition, Ododo commended healthcare workers in the state for their efforts in improving healthcare outcomes in rural areas, describing them as soldiers battling diseases on the frontlines.

He urged traditional rulers, NGOs, religious leaders, and other stakeholders to join hands with the government in ensuring the success of the initiative.

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