WORLD MALARIA DAY 2025
Dear Nigerians,
World Malaria Day is an occasion to highlight the need for continued investment and sustained political commitment for malaria prevention and control.
Malaria continues to pose a significant threat to billions worldwide, claiming hundreds of thousands of lives annually, with children under five and pregnant women being the most vulnerable groups.
This year’s theme: “Malaria Ends With Us: Reinvest, Reimagine, Reignite,” aims to re-energize efforts at all levels, from global policy to community action, to accelerate progress towards malaria elimination.
While commending government’s commitment to strengthening the health system and the significant progress made in malaria elimination and eradication, it is imperative to acknowledge that more work needs to be done if the 2030 zero-malaria target must be achieved.
We must step up efforts and collaborations to expand access to services and enhance the deployment of new tools for the detection, treatment, and prevention of malaria, including innovative diagnostics, medicines, vaccines, vector control products, and improved mechanisms for surveillance and response, especially for the most-at-risk population.
Rep. Bassey Akiba
Member representing Calabar Municipality/Odukpani Federal Constituency and Deputy Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Healthcare Services
25/4/2025
