Josemaria Foundation Urges Effort to Reduce Malaria Prevalence

Josemaria Escriva Foundation has called for collaborative efforts by government, non governmental organisations and well meaning individuals to reduce the prevalence of malaria in Nigeria.

The Chief Responsibility Officer (CRS) of Josemaria Escriva Foundation, Dr. Jude Obasanmi made the call at Ekpoma Tuesday, 25 April during the 2023 world malaria day celebration.

This year's malaria day with the theme "Time to deliver zero malaria: invest, innovate, implement”, was celebrated by Josemaria Escriva Foundation with medical out reaches at Ekpoma in collaboration with the Medical Women Association of Nigeria, Ambrose Alli University Medical Students Association (AAUMSA) and Indomitable Youths Organization.

Speaking during the celebration, Obasanmi noted that "Each year, it is estimated that about 300,000 Nigerians die of malaria related illnesses with urgent action required to address its prevalence.

"In Edo State, Josemaria Escriva Foundation, has been at the forefront of the campaign to reduce the burden of malaria through the introduction of several life-saving interventions.

"The fight against malaria still needs critical attention. This day aims to implement the currently available tools and strategies to reach and deliver lifesaving tools to those at highest risk and the time to scale up national malaria programmes is now", Obasanmi said.

In a remark, the Liaison Officer for Standing Committee on Public Health (SCOPH), Ambrose Alli University Medical Students Association (AAUMSA), Aisha Maya noted that this year's celebration was unique and urged governments at all levels to scale up investments in malaria eradication to ensure that the prevalence of malaria is brought to zero level.

She also admonished people to ensure that their environments are kept clean and free of things that can attract mosquitoes.

The World Malaria Day, which takes place on 25 April each year, is an internationally recognized day, highlighting the global efforts to control malaria and celebrate the gains that have been made.

The event had a road show round major streets at Ekpoma, free malaria test, drug administration and distribution of insecticide treated mosquito nets to pregnant women and nursing mothers by the foundation.

Other partners at the outreach included Dr. Esther Ohis Oubiagbe, Liaison Officer, Medical Women Association of Nigeria, Irrua Specilist Teaching Hospital, Irrua amongst others.

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