Goodknight Power Shot partners Ministry of Health to harness innovation to end malaria

As part of its effort to continue to preserve precious family moments, Godrej Nigeria, makers of GoodKnight Power Shots Insecticide, has joined forces with the Federal Ministry of Health through the National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP) Abuja, to intensify efforts geared towards the elimination of malaria in Nigeria.

To achieve this, the firm donated 10,000 Goodknight power shots to the Federal Ministry.

These malaria elimination efforts, according to the organisation, will be through community engagement, continued investment to dial up awareness on Malaria prevention methods, and sustained collaboration with stakeholders.

As a brand that is intentional with innovations and with years of research, Godrej developed the Goodknight Power Shots, designed for Nigeria, it is worthy of note that it has made significant impact in the country in the last two years.

The company made her continuous partnership to the Federal Government during the courtesy visit to the Honourable Minister of State for Health, Dr. Olorunnimbe Mamora, in Abuja where it donated over 10,000 units of GoodKnight Power Shots through the ministry towards the Malaria community advocacy program as part of its activity to commemorate the 2022 World Malaria Day.

Speaking during the courtesy visit, Minister of State for Health, Adeleke Olorunnimbe Mamora said that malaria has killed and continues to kill more people in Africa than HIV and COVID. He further stated that the greatest asset that any individual has is his health, reiterating the need to focus more attention on common issues like malaria. He applauded this partnership with Godrej Nigeria.

Responding to the statements, the Goodknight team, explained that Goodknight remains committed to its essence to preserve precious family moments. “There are very startling statistics about malaria in Nigeria. For example, according to the World Health Organisation, WHO, 60% of people who visit the hospitals are diagnosed with malaria. Even more startling is the fact that; 57% of malaria deaths happen in children under 5 years old”.

GoodKnight brand is poised to continually drive innovation towards its Anti-malaria quest while working hand in hand with the Ministry of Health and other relevant bodies through consumer education and engagement. “This donation is a start; we look forward to moving from CSR to partnering with the federal government. to create shared value to the end of eliminating Malaria from Nigeria “.