Malaria
2 days ago
A mysterious illness has reportedly affected nearly 50 individuals in Bida Local Government Area of Niger State, with concerned residents
3 days ago
Experts in the healthcare sector have warned that malaria is still a burden in Nigeria despite the efforts to combat it.
10 Jan
A recent newspaper report highlighting that Nigeria loses approximately $1.1 billion yearly to malaria underscores a critical public health and economic challenge that demands urgent attention.
8 Jan
Genetically engineered mosquitoes with toxic semen could be a new weapon against tropical disease, Australian scientists said after trialling the novel pest control method. The "toxic male technique" aims to breed mosquitoes that express venomous proteins in their semen, killing off females after mating. Female mosquitoes are targeted because only they bite and drink blood,…
2 Jan
Experts have urged the government to strengthen healthcare systems and increase local investments in research for new drugs, vaccines and mosquito control methods to combat antimalarial resistance and vector resistance.
12 Dec
Nigeria recorded 30.9% of all global malaria deaths in 2023, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). WHO’s latest World Malaria Report 2024 on Thursday said Nigeria also accounted for nearly 40% of worldwide malaria deaths among children under five. The international body also disclosed that globally in 2023, there were almost 263 million estimated…
12 Dec
About 2.2 billion malaria cases and 12.7 million deaths were averted globally between 2000 and 2023, according to the 2024 World Malaria Report.
11 Dec
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that around 2.2 billion malaria cases have been prevented since the year 2000 through risk education, use of mosquito nets and vaccinations. In a report published in Geneva on Wednesday, WHO said around 12.7 million deaths have been averted in the process. Seventeen countries now routinely vaccinate young children…
11 Dec
Malaria mortality has fallen back to levels seen before the Covid-19 crisis, the WHO said Wednesday, but called for faster progress against the disease that killed nearly some 597,000 people last year.
27 Nov
FEDERAL Government has said that Nigeria loses over $1.1 billion to malaria every year. Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Muhammad Pate, stated this at the inaugural meeting of the Advisory on Malaria Elimination in Nigeria in Abuja. He described malaria as not just a health crisis, but an economic and developmental emergency that…
14 Nov
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced a $2.3 million investment to procure 4.8 million doses of life-saving malaria treatment tablets. The announcement was made via a statement issued by the United States (US) embassy in Abuja, Nigeria, on Tuesday, November 12. Nigeria, like many African nations, has long struggled with malaria.…
17 Oct
The Gavi Alliance has handed over one million doses of the R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine to Nigeria, marking a significant milestone in the fight against malaria in the country. The vaccine will be administered to children aged five months to 15 months as part of routine immunisation and each child requires four doses, given at 5,…
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Rising from a one-day gathering in Kaduna, participants at the annual House of Justice Summit have called on the federal government to go after the financiers of insecurity in the country. They also urged the government to ensure the protection of civilian informants who provide vital information to completely cripple terrorist activities in Nigeria.…
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A stoppage time strike from Adam Hlozek snatched Hoffenheim a 2-2 home draw against Eintracht Frankfurt on Sunday, cancelling out a brace from Hugo Ekitike. A goal in each half from Ekitike had Frankfurt on course to register their best-ever league start of 12 wins in 19 games. But with the finish line in…
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The House of Representatives on Public Petition is probing alleged negligence and conduct that allegedly led to the death of 22 persons in Okija, Anambra State, on the eve of last year's Christmas celebration. The decision by the Committee, chaired by Mr. Mike Etaba, followed the consideration of a petition by aggrieved persons led by…
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A group, Assembly of Lagos Youths, has asked Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to beef up security around the Lagos State House Assembly as anarchy looms following the continued claim to the house leadership by the impeached speaker, Mudashiru Obasa. In a statement on Sunday, the Convener of Assembly of Lagos Youths, Comrade…
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Intending Muslims seeking to embark on the 2025 pilgrimage from Kano are advised to complete the deposit of N8,457,685.59 before the February 3rd deadline. The state government also directed intending pilgrims who have already completed the pegged final fare to submit their international passports for processing and issuance of the Hajj visa. The National Hajj…
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Contingency gets N1.5b, telephone calls N6m A total of N11.5 billion has been budgeted for security votes in the Ondo State Ministry of Finance, while N6 million was set aside for telephone calls in 2025. The provision was made in the budget passed by the Ondo House of Assembly and signed into law by Governor…
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The Tinubu Reforms Advocates (TRA) have commended the member representing Ikeja Federal Constituency and Chairman of the House Committee on Finance, James Faleke, for his support of President Bola Tinubu's Tax Reform Bills. The group noted that Faleke's efforts have been instrumental in shaping the conversation around the tax reform bills, which, they said, aim…
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Igbo apex group Ohanaeze Ndigbo on Sunday asked Governor Hope Uzodinma to emulate Governor Francis Nwifuru's scholarship scheme after his government sent 204 Ebonyi youths to study in various schools in the United Kingdom, by sending 4,000 Imolites abroad for jobs, as he promised during his campaign for a second tenure. In a statement…
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Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, on Sunday afternoon elicited varied reactions when he shouted, "Katsina is a PDP state!" even though it isn't. Radda, who made the mistake while speaking at a rally organised by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), repeated the mistake twice during his speech. Recall that the state has been APC-led…
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Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has advocated for economic cooperation between states in Africa. Diri said such cooperation would promote African unity, boost the economies of the sub-nationals, and reduce economic dependence on the Western world. The Bayelsa governor stated this at the weekend during a meeting with the Governor of the Province…