In a concerted effort to combat malaria, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), in partnership with the Plateau state government, has procured and donated 2.9 million treated mosquito nets for distribution to residents.
Facilitated through the Global Health Hygiene and Breakthrough Action Nigeria, the initiative aims to significantly reduce the prevalence of malaria in the state.
Speaking on behalf of the state government, Commissioner for Information and Communication, Musa Ashoms expressed the government’s commitment to the initiative, noting the importance of safeguarding citizens’ health.
“Plateau state government welcomes the idea of the distribution of the treated Mosquito Nets to our citizens, it’s a welcome development. Malaria has cut short many lives and dreams of great people, both young and old,” Ashoms said.
Earlier, the Implementing partner for Breakthrough Action Nigeria Dr. Adeoye Olusola, said the 2.9 million treated Mosquito Nets will soon be distributed to the public, adding that the nets would prevent further spread of Malaria in Plateau State.Â
The programme officer said, “We’re here because of malaria, malaria still remains a big challenge in the state. As of the last survey that was conducted in Nigeria, the prevalence of malaria in Plateau State was 19%, which means one out of every 5 cases is malaria.
Stressing on the programme for the distribution, Programme Manager State Malaria programme (SMEP) Ndak Kizito, disclosed that mapping for distribution of the treated nets has been done in most parts of the state.