First Lady Sen. Oluremi Tinubu has called for a long-term solution to end Malaria in Nigeria, labeling it a national emergency to commemorate the World Malaria Day.
Mrs Tinubu made this call on Friday in a statement issued by her Media Aide, Busola Kukoyi.
In her statement, Mrs. Tinubu highlighted the country’s heavy burden of the disease, which contributes significantly to global malaria cases and deaths, particularly among children under five.
“Today, on World Malaria Day 2025, we are reminded that malaria is not just a public health challenge for Nigeria, it is a national emergency.
“Nigeria bears the heaviest global burden of this disease. We must continue to work hard to reverse this trend.
She called for renewed investment in life-saving interventions and increased public awareness, aligning with this year’s World Malaria Day theme, “Malaria Ends With Us: Reinvest, Reimagine, Reignite.”
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The First Lady urged individuals to maintain a healthy environment and hygiene practices to prevent malaria, pointing out the importance of eliminating stagnant water where mosquitoes breed.
“We should also ensure that our environment and surroundings are clean and free of stagnant water, which is a breeding ground for mosquitoes.
“I urge all government agencies, private sector partners, NGOs, health workers, and community leaders to recommit to the fight against malaria with urgency and resolve.
“Malaria ends with us, with our voices, our choices and our actions,” she said.
Mrs. Tinubu appealed to government agencies, private sector partners, NGOs, health workers, and community leaders to intensify their efforts in the fight against malaria, reinforcing the idea that the battle against this disease relies on everyone’s actions and choices.
