Category: malaria

Get gender equality right in Africa, and prosperity will follow

Realistic reductions in gender inequality could produce a $259 billion larger economy in 2043 than current path forecasts. The post Get gender equality right in Africa, and prosperity will follow appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. Powered by WPeMatico

WHO urges Nigerian Govt to invest in data to combat malaria

The World Health Organisation, WHO, and other stakeholders have urged the Nigerian Government to invest in data and effective sustainable approaches to malaria elimination in the country. Speaking at the Ministerial Roundtable Meeting – Rethinking Malaria Elimination in Nigeria, held in Abuja, WHO regional director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti, emphasised on the importance of […]

Nigeria appraises strategies in fight against malaria

Over the years, Nigeria has made continuous attempts to reduce its malaria burden to zero, however, the country still has the highest burden of malaria globally. The post Nigeria appraises strategies in fight against malaria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. Powered by WPeMatico

WHO commends malaria vaccine roll-out in three more African countries

“Today’s launch brings to eight the number of countries on the continent to offer the malaria vaccine as part of the childhood immunisation programme.” The post WHO commends malaria vaccine roll-out in three more African countries appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. Powered by WPeMatico

Malaria prevalence in Edo 30% – Govt

The Edo State Government has said the malaria prevalence rate in the state is 30 per cent based on a 2020 report. DAILY POST reports that Dr Williams Iyekekpolor, the manager of the Edo Malaria Elimination Programme, disclosed this to newsmen on Thursday in Benin while speaking on the occasion of 2024 World Malaria Day. […]

Global child deaths drop to 4.9m in 2022– UN report

” Most of these deaths were concentrated in sub-Saharan Africa and Southern Asia.” The post Global child deaths drop to 4.9m in 2022– UN report appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. Powered by WPeMatico

Africa accounts for 95% of Malaria deaths globally – WHO

According to the WHO, the African region is home to 11 countries that carry approximately 70 per cent of the global burden of malaria. The post Africa accounts for 95% of Malaria deaths globally – WHO appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. Powered by WPeMatico

Malaria: Nigeria accounts for 30% of global burden – Minister

Nigeria recorded an estimated 68 million cases and 190,000 deaths from the disease as of 2021. The post Malaria: Nigeria accounts for 30% of global burden – Minister appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. Powered by WPeMatico

Cameroon rolls out world’s first malaria vaccine

Cameroon is one of 20 African countries planning to introduce the drug this year, according to global vaccine alliance Gavi. The post Cameroon rolls out world’s first malaria vaccine appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. Powered by WPeMatico

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