Lagos State Ministry of Health has partnered with the Society for Family Health (SFH) by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at tackling malaria in Lagos State. This development was announced in a statement released to newsmen on Tuesday. According to the statement, under the World Bank-supported Malaria Impact Project, SFH is deploying innovative strategies to reduce the malaria burden.
Related Stories Lagos govt dislodges illegal traders, removes shanties blocking drainage in FESTAC Town Lagos Government reopens Odo Iya Alaro Bridge today after early completion of repairs “The initiative focuses on enhancing prevention and treatment services in both public and private healthcare facilities in the State.” “Nigeria is one of the countries most affected by malaria, with over 97% of its population at risk. It added that “In 2021 alone, Nigeria accounted for 27% of the global malaria burden and 31% of malaria-related deaths, particularly impacting vulnerable groups such as children under five and pregnant women, “ the statement highlighted.
The Lagos State Impact Project aims to address these alarming statistics by aligning with the National Malaria Strategic Plan (NMSP) and implementing evidence-based interventions. “The MoU, signed by the Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi and SFH’s Managing Director, Dr Omokhudu Idogho, underscores a strategic partnership focused on reducing malaria prevalence through enhanced prevention and tr.