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Kogi to expend ₦4 billion on malaria prevention

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Kogi to expend ₦4 billion on malaria prevention

The Kogi State government says it has set aside the whopping sum of over ₦4 billion on malaria prevention across its healthcare system.

Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo disclosed this at the launch of a malaria prevention campaign aimed at combating the prevalence of the disease through the distribution of free drugs and test kits across healthcare facilities in the state.

Speaking at the Government House in Lokoja on Tuesday, Governor Ododo announced that the distribution of anti-malaria drugs, rapid diagnostic test kits, and over three million insecticide-treated nets to healthcare facilities aligns with his administration’s commitment to promoting healthy living and the well-being of the people.

He stressed that malaria affects everyone and called for collective efforts to eradicate the disease, which continues to claim thousands of lives in Nigeria.

Governor Ododo also highlighted alarming statistics from the 2024 World Malaria Report, which revealed that “Africa accounted for 94% of global malaria cases in 2023, with Nigeria contributing 30% of the 5,970 deaths recorded.”

He further noted that Kogi State’s malaria prevalence rate of 16% exceeds the national target of less than 10%, necessitating urgent intervention from all stakeholders.

The governor stressed the importance of ensuring that these supplies reach the intended communities to improve health outcomes. He warned that the items are not for sale and that anyone found guilty of diverting them will be held accountable.

According to the governor, the intervention, supported by the Islamic Development Bank, includes over 10,000 cartons of anti-malaria drugs and test kits containing more than one million doses for children and nearly two million doses for adults. He added that the supplies will be distributed to 536 government health facilities across the state, including primary healthcare centres, general hospitals, and teaching hospitals.

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