Malaria: Nigerians Urged Join Hands With Fg To Boost Fight Against Scourge - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
Abubakar Abubakar
March 30, 2019
Chairman,National World Malaria Day Committee, Uzodinma Adirieje has called on Nigeriansto join hands with the Federal government to boost the success of the fightagainst malaria in the country.
TheFederal Government on Saturday, called on Nigerians to join hands in the fightagainst malaria in the country.
Adiriejemade the call at a Pre-World Malaria Day news briefing on Saturday in Abuja.
Accordingto him, one out of four persons infected with malaria globally is a Nigerian,noting that Nigeria is sitting on top of high burden countries for malaria.
Thechairman said that eliminating malaria required prompt approach, adding thateverybody must play a part even at the household level.
Adiriejesaid the World Malaria Day, which will be marked on April 25, gave thecommittee a platform to exhibit and educate the public on the dangersassociated with the disease.