World Malaria Day: MSF treats 26,000 malnourished children in Katsina
No fewer than 26,000 malnourished children were treated by Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) in Katsina State last year, with malaria ranking among the leading complications affecting children and patients. Addressing
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No fewer than 26,000 malnourished children were treated by Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) in Katsina State last year, with malaria ranking among the leading complications affecting children and patients.
Addressing reporters in Katsina during the commemoration of the World Malaria Day, the state acting MSF Medical Team Leader, Dr. Ali Baba Nuradeen, said the high number of admissions underscored the strong link between malnutrition and malaria, particularly among children.
He said ‘’The commemoration with the theme: “Driving to end malaria: Now we can, Now we must,” the World Malaria Day underscores the urgent need for governments, partners and communities to intensify efforts toward eliminating the disease’’
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Highlighting the global burden of the disease, Nuradeen said Africa accounts for about 95 per cent of malaria cases and deaths worldwide, with Nigeria remaining one of the most affected countries.
Also, the Plateau State Malaria Elimination Programme (SMEP), development partners, and stakeholders, have commemorated the World Malaria Day with a call for sustained action to eliminate malaria across the state and Nigeria.
The event held in Jos began with a health walk, aimed at raising public awareness on malaria prevention.
The Deputy Governor, Ngo Josephine Piyo, Dr. Benjamin Garkuwa Sumi described the day as an opportunity to reflect on progress made and reinforce commitment to ending malaria, a disease he noted remains a major public health burden in Nigeria.
