As the world commemorates World Malaria Day 2025, Chairman House Committee on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria Control, Hon. Amobi Godwin Ogah, a stalwart advocate for healthcare development in Nigeria, has renewed his call for concerted efforts towards the total elimination of malaria in the country.
According to Hon. Ogah, “Malaria remains one of the most significant public health challenges in Nigeria, accounting for a substantial proportion of morbidity and mortality, particularly among vulnerable populations such as children under five and pregnant women.”
The lawmaker emphasized the need for a multi-faceted approach to combat malaria, including increased funding for malaria control programs, improved access to effective treatment and prevention measures, and enhanced community engagement and education.
Hon. Ogah also urged the Federal Government to prioritize the procurement and distribution of long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs), indoor residual spraying (IRS), and artemisinin-based combination therapies (ACTs) to all parts of the country.
“On this World Malaria Day, we must recommit ourselves to the fight against this scourge. We owe it to ourselves, our children, and future generations to ensure that Nigeria becomes a malaria-free zone,” Hon. Ogah declared.
The legislator’s call to action is timely, given the Nigerian government’s efforts to improve healthcare delivery and reduce the burden of malaria on the populace.
As Nigeria joins the global community to mark World Malaria Day 2025, Hon. Ogah’s plea serves as a reminder of the need for sustained efforts to eliminate malaria and improve the health and well-being of Nigerians.
