Malaria Day: NGO Offers Free Testing and Treatment in Niger

The Civil Society Organization for Malaria Control, Immunization, and Nutrition (ACOMIN) in Niger State has initiated a program offering complimentary malaria testing and treatment services to numerous residents in Minna, which serves as the state’s capital.

Every 25th day of April, the world commemorates World Malaria Day, with this year 2025, the theme “Malaria Ends With Us: Reinvest, Reimagine, Reignite,” demanding a renewed global effort to eradicate the disease.

During his speech, Mr. Olasukanmi Kalejaiye, the State Coordinator of ACOMIN, mentioned that they chose Bosso community for this year’s observance to raise awareness about malaria and provide free screenings and treatments. He emphasized that "eradicating malaria requires not just one approach but a multi-dimensional strategy implemented innovatively."

As he stated, "It is now time to renew our commitment to eradicating malaria. We are confident that we possess the necessary knowledge, lifesaving technologies, and precise preventive measures, diagnostic tests, and treatments required to conquer this illness."

She emphasized that everyone, along with conventional institutions, needs to reinvest in effective measures, rethink our approaches to tackle present challenges, and revitalize our collaborative endeavors alongside nations and communities to hasten advancements toward eradicating malaria.

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The aim is to enhance effective strategies, drive innovation to tackle obstacles, and renew our shared dedication to attain a world free from malaria.

Although acknowledging global attempts to eradicate the disease, Kalejaiye stated that Nigeria has joined this effort and implemented various mechanisms aimed at controlling and reducing the spread of the illness.

He additionally urged that combating malaria in Nigeria demands enhanced national collaboration, strengthening vulnerable healthcare systems, and guaranteeing fair access to preventive measures and treatments.

Although he praised the network for connecting with his people, Traditional Leader Hakimin Bosso, Alhaji Muazu Laka, encouraged community members to seek healthcare services and ensure their well-being by regularly visiting medical facilities.

The most notable part of the day was the complimentary testing and treatments provided for the tribal chief and the people within his community.

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