Civil Society on Malaria Control, Immunization and Nutrition (ACOMIN) in Niger State has launched a free malaria test and treatment for unspecified number of people in Minna metropolis and environs.

Every 25th day of April, the world commemorates World Malaria Day. The theme for 2025 is “Malaria Ends With Us: Reinvest, Reimagine, Reignite,” which demands a changed global effort to eradicate the disease.

The State Coordinator, ACOMIN, Mr. Olasukanmi Kalejaiye, disclosed that the organization had taken this year’s celebration to the Bosso community for malaria sensitization as well as conducting free tests and treatment, adding that “Malaria cannot be defeated with one strategy but a dimensional strategy in a more innovative way.”

He added, “It is time to recommit to ending malaria. We believe that we have the knowledge, life-saving tools, and targeted prevention, testing, and treatment methods to defeat this disease.

“Everyone, including the traditional institutions, must reinvest in proven interventions, reimagine our strategies to overcome current obstacles, and reignite our collective efforts together with countries and communities to accelerate progress towards ending malaria.”

The goal is to influence proven strategies, innovate to overcome challenges, and reignite collective commitment to achieve a malaria-free future.

While disclosing that the world was making efforts to eliminate the disease, Kalejaiye said Nigeria has keyed into the eradication process with all the machinery put in place in the fight to curb the disease.

He, however, appealed that the fight against malaria in Nigeria requires increased national cooperation, addressing fragile health systems, and ensuring equitable access to prevention and treatment services.

While commending the network for identifying with his people, earlier, the traditional leader, Alhaji Muazu Laka, advised his people to always visit health facilities for any health services and their well-being.

The highlight of the day was the symbolic free test and treatment for the traditional leader and members of the community.