Chairman, National World Malaria Day Committee, Uzodinma Adirieje has called on Nigerians to join hands with the Federal government to boost the success of the fight against malaria in the country.
The Federal Government on Saturday, called on Nigerians to join hands in the fight against malaria in the country.
Adirieje made the call at a Pre-World Malaria Day news briefing on Saturday in Abuja.
According to 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.
The chairman said that eliminating malaria required prompt approach, adding that everybody must play a part even at the household level.
Adirieje
said the World Malaria Day, which will be marked on April 25, gave the
committee a platform to exhibit and educate the public on the dangers
associated with the disease.
