Malaria

NIMR DG Calls For Increased Local Funding To Tackle Nigeria’s Health Challenges

Nov 10, 2024. by Praise Ben

Professor John Oladapo Obafunwa, the Director General of the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), has expressed concern over the inadequate funding of medical research in Nigeria. He emphasized that while international collaborations and foreign funding have been pivotal, local investment is crucial to address the nation’s unique health challenges. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs … Read more

Dangote, Elumelu, Otedola Lead New Fight Against Malaria In Nigeria

Aug 26, 2024. by Praise Ben

The federal government has enlisted three of Nigeria’s top business magnates—Aliko Dangote, Chairman of Dangote Group; Tony Elumelu, Chairman of Heirs Holdings; and Femi Otedola, Chairman of Geregu Power Plc—to lead renewed efforts in combating malaria through the Nigeria End Malaria Council (NEMC). Established in 2017 and inaugurated by former President Muhammadu Buhari on August … Read more

Dr Tunji Alausa Leads Launch of National Task Team to Tackle Malaria in School-Age Children

Aug 23, 2024.Aug 23, 2024. by Ekohot Editor

The Federal Ministry of Health & Social Welfare (FMOH&SW) has launched the National Intermittent Preventive Treatment in School Children (IPTsc) Research and Policy Uptake Task Team (NISPRPUT). This is aimed at addressing the overlooked burden of malaria among school-age children (SAC), The task team, comprised of experts from various sectors, is tasked with guiding the … Read more

Tunji Alausa, Other Stakeholders Meet To Design Nigeria’s Malaria Chemoprevention Policy

Jul 10, 2024.Jul 9, 2024. by Philip Ibitoye

Tunji Alausa and other stakeholders met to draft Nigeria’s malaria chemoprevention policy. Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigeria may soon get a National Perennial Malaria Chemoprevention Policy as stakeholders, including Dr. Tunji Alausa, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, met on Tuesday. EDITOR’S PICKS Kano Gov. Abba Yusuf States Position On LGBTQ … Read more

FG Takes Major Step On Malaria Elimination In Nigeria. All You Need To Know

Jul 2, 2024. by Philip Ibitoye

Cross Section of stakeholders at the Inauguration of the Advisory on Malaria Elimination in Nigeria (AMEN) at the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Abuja

The federal government has taken a new step on malaria elimination in Nigeria. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal government has established an Advisory on Malaria Elimination in Nigeria (AMEN) and the Ministerial Task Force on Malaria Elimination in Nigeria as a significant step to accelerate progress towards malaria elimination. EDITOR’S PICKS FAKE NEWS … Read more

World Malaria Day: National Malaria Coordinator Stressed Urgency in Tackling Malaria

May 16, 2024. by Damilare Abass

In a recent Facebook interview, Dr. Godwin Ntadom the national coordinator for Nigeria’s National Malaria Elimination Program, shed light on the causes and symptoms of malaria while emphasizing the crucial distinction between fever and malaria. EDITOR’S PICKS Abduction Of Harmless Journalists: A Tragic Return To Military Rule Tactics National Grid Collapse, DisCos Fiasco And Adelabu’s … Read more

Tunji Alausa Seeks ‘Well-informed Perspectives’ To Accelerate Malaria Elimination In Nigeria

May 4, 2024.May 3, 2024. by Philip Ibitoye

Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa, at the Ministerial Roundtable on Rethinking Malaria Elimination in Nigeria

Malaria is a predominant health issue across Nigeria and many African countries. The administration of President Bola Tinubu has taken renewed interest in malaria elimination. It is holding a roundtable discussion featuring experts to introduce new malaria elimination strategies. Eko Hot Blog reports that that Nigeria’s Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. … Read more

#ZeroMalaria: Tunji Alausa Campaigns For Seasonal Chemoprevention, Sets Goals For 2025 (VIDEO)

Apr 27, 2024.Apr 27, 2024. by Ekohot Editor

Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa, speaking at the event commemorating the World TB Day

Tunji Alausa says the Nigerian government is committed to achieving a zero malaria regime. In a video, the minister makes the case for seasonal chemoprevention to control the scourge of malaria. In a statement, he also discloses plans to improve funding for malaria control. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of State for Health … Read more

INTERVIEW: Tunji Alausa Details Nigeria’s Strategy For Malaria Elimination

Mar 26, 2024. by Philip Ibitoye

President Tinubu appointed Dr. Alausa and Prof. Ali Pate to lead the health ministry in July 2023. After both ministers assumed their offices in August 2023, they had the mandate to overhaul Nigeria’s healthcare system. In a recent interview, Dr. Alausa disclosed how the health ministry under both men is fulfilling this mandate. Eko Hot … Read more

Tunji Alausa Hails Global Fund As FG Receives Equipment To Fight HIV, Tuberculosis

Mar 20, 2024.Mar 19, 2024. by Philip Ibitoye

Alausa was in Lagos on Tuesday to receive equipment donated by the Global Fund. In recent years, Global Fund has contributed financially and materially to Nigeria’s efforts against HIV and tuberculosis (TB) The latest donation includes vehicles to support state governments’ oversight of HIV and TB programmes. Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigeria’s Minister of … Read more

Nigeria To Save Two Trillion From Malaria Elimination ― Buhari

Aug 16, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

Two trillion would be saved from malaria elimination by 2030 EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has inaugurated the Nigeria End Malaria Council (NEMC) with an assurance that the successful implementation of its agenda and savings from the estimated economic burden of the disease will save Nigeria about N687 billion in 2022 … Read more

4 Differences Between Typhoid And Malaria That You Should Know

Aug 3, 2022. by Praise Ben

Two of the most popular diseases that afflict Africans or Nigerians are typhoid and malaria. According to Healthline, when anopheline mosquitoes bite people, they are infected with malaria and have a fever. If symptoms persist, there will be several other symptoms. However, typhoid is an intestinal infection that is also characterized by fever. This is … Read more

5 Ways To Keep Mosquitos Away From Your Body Naturally

Jul 11, 2022. by Praise Ben

EDITOR’S PICK: 5 Foods That Can Reduce Anxiety Instantly 3 Warning Signs Of Diabetes You Must Never Overlook 5 Bad Signs You Are Not Eating Enough Food Some of the materials that are used in producing mosquito killers can be found in nature. If you know how to get them, you can use them to … Read more

4 Ways You Can Get Malaria Without Mosquito Bites

Jul 5, 2022. by Praise Ben

EDITOR’S PICK: 5 Foods That Can Reduce Anxiety Instantly 3 Warning Signs Of Diabetes You Must Never Overlook 5 Bad Signs You Are Not Eating Enough Food Most people are not aware of how serious and sometimes deadly malaria can be. The World Health Organization (WHO) revealed that in 2020, about 241 million cases of … Read more

4 Signs You Are Suffering From Typhoid Fever And Not Malaria

Jun 9, 2022. by Praise Ben

OfEDITOR’S PICK: 5 Foods That Can Reduce Anxiety Instantly 3 Warning Signs Of Diabetes You Must Never Overlook 5 Bad Signs You Are Not Eating Enough Food You may be suffering from typhoid fever yet mistakenly believe you are suffering from malaria. When some of us get this fever, we unintentionally start treating ourselves for … Read more

We Need ₦352bn To Tackle Malaria In 2021 – FG

Apr 24, 2021.Apr 24, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

The World Malaria Day is celebrated on April 25 annually, and is focused on reviewing strategies for ending the scourge of malaria worldwide. The federal government says Nigeria needs N352 billion to execute its strategic plan to tackle malaria in 2021. According to the World Health Organisation 2020 report on malaria prevalence worldwide, Nigeria tops … Read more

Malaria: Bauchi Govt Earmarks N5m For Fumigation

Jan 23, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

Malaria, Bauchi The Bauchi State Government on Saturday started the fumigation of the state capital against malaria at the cost of N5 million, Mr Ibrahim Kabir, the Director General, Bauchi State Environmental Protection Agency (BASEPA) has said. Speaking at the start of the fumigation exercise in Bauchi, Kabir said that the fumigation would be jointly … Read more

Peak Malaria Season Claims Lives In Borno

Dec 11, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

Nigeria has some of the highest number of deaths from malaria worldwide. Usually, peak malaria season takes place during the rainy season from August to mid-October, when mosquitoes breed, after which patient numbers begin to decrease. This year, however, medical teams from Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) working in northeast Nigeria’s Borno state have … Read more

Malaria Dangerous In Pregnancy, Can Cause Death — Parasitologist

Nov 8, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

Malaria Dr Adeniyi Adelodun, a Medical Parasitologist, says malaria can be a death factor for pregnant women if not properly treated. Adelodun spoke at the Estate Youth Parliament (EYP) Health Talk in Lagos on Saturday. Read Also: Adamawa Offers Jobs To 4,000 Youths “Malaria infection during pregnancy can have adverse effects on both mother and … Read more