Governor Adeleke appeals for aid in the war against malaria

In order to keep malaria fever on the decline in Osun State, Governor Ademola Adeleke has urged locals to work closely with the mosquito net distribution team in their respective communities.

While hosting the Federal Ministry of Health and other health stakeholders on Wednesday in Osogbo, Adeleke issued this warning.

According to recent studies, Nigeria is one of the most malaria-endemic countries in Africa, and Infostride News reports that Osun State used to be one of the most endemic states in Nigeria.

The Governor, who was absent, was represented by Deputy Governor Kola Adewusi, who said that malaria was still the leading cause of death among children around the world.

Under our supervision, Osun State is prepared to increase its efforts to combat malaria, which is still one of the leading causes of death among children worldwide.

“We welcome every support towards malaria control in our State as we continue to prudently utilize resources we receive and complement them with our own,” he said.

Adeleke noted that Osun had a successful history of advocating for malaria control and distributing treated nets.

As a result, its rate of spread has been steadily decreasing. Given this, the Governor emphasized, “the net initiative has our full support.”

In addition, he lauded the work of collaborators who have helped lessen the state’s malaria epidemic.

Engr. Adebiyi Olufunso, permanent secretary of the Federal Ministry of Health, was not in attendance but his representative, Chukwu Okworonko, made it clear that malaria was still a big problem in Nigeria.

Because of the economic stagnation it causes, it is one of the top causes of death in Nigeria, especially amongst youngsters and pregnant women.

However, I do take note of the state’s efforts and improvements in malaria control over the years. Together, we still need to put in more time and energy to bring the state’s prevalence down to an acceptable level.

The frequency of malaria has reduced from 33% in 2015 to 19% in 2021, he said, indicating “a significant improvement” in the fight against this “deadly disease.”