Malaria

NAFDAC alerts Nigerians on fake anti-malaria drug in circulationNAFDAC alerts Nigerians on fake anti-malaria drug in circulation

NAFDAC alerts Nigerians on fake anti-malaria drug in circulation

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has notified Nigerians of the sale of counterfeit Combiart…

2 months ago
Nigeria receives 846,000 doses of malaria vaccine from partnersNigeria receives 846,000 doses of malaria vaccine from partners

Nigeria receives 846,000 doses of malaria vaccine from partners

Nigeria has received 846,000 doses of a ground-breaking malaria vaccine from development partners to reduce the country’s high incidence of…

4 months ago
Dangote, Otedola, Elumelu lead govt council to eradicate malariaDangote, Otedola, Elumelu lead govt council to eradicate malaria

Dangote, Otedola, Elumelu lead govt council to eradicate malaria

The Federal Government has enlisted the President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, the Chairman of Heirs Holdings, Tony Elumelu, and…

6 months ago
NMEP: We’ll start malaria vaccination in Kebbi, Bayelsa before DecNMEP: We’ll start malaria vaccination in Kebbi, Bayelsa before Dec

NMEP: We’ll start malaria vaccination in Kebbi, Bayelsa before Dec

The National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP) says malaria vaccination will commence in two states, Bayelsa and Kebbi, before the end…

11 months ago
‘Where is the money?’: Reps summon minister over $300m anti-malarial funds‘Where is the money?’: Reps summon minister over $300m anti-malarial funds

‘Where is the money?’: Reps summon minister over $300m anti-malarial funds

The House of Representatives has summoned the Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Mohammed Pate, over the alleged misappropriation…

11 months ago
How Genetically Modified Mosquitos can end malaria in Africa – Dr. SantosHow Genetically Modified Mosquitos can end malaria in Africa – Dr. Santos

How Genetically Modified Mosquitos can end malaria in Africa – Dr. Santos

With over 200 million cases every year and nearly 700,000 deaths, Malaria is currently one of Africa’s most dreaded sicknesses.…

1 year ago
WMD: Dangote advocates global joint action to end malaria by 2030WMD: Dangote advocates global joint action to end malaria by 2030

WMD: Dangote advocates global joint action to end malaria by 2030

The President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has called for joint actions by global stakeholders to achieve the collective goal…

2 years ago
Kaduna govt records 2% reduction in under 5 malaria mortalityKaduna govt records 2% reduction in under 5 malaria mortality

Kaduna govt records 2% reduction in under 5 malaria mortality

The Kaduna State Government, on Tuesday, April 25, said it has recorded a two per cent reduction in under five…

2 years ago
Breaking: NAFDAC approves R21 malaria vaccine for useBreaking: NAFDAC approves R21 malaria vaccine for use

Breaking: NAFDAC approves R21 malaria vaccine for use

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has approved the provisional use of the R21 malaria…

2 years ago
Ghana becomes first country to approve R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccineGhana becomes first country to approve R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine

Ghana becomes first country to approve R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine

The R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine, developed by the University of Oxford and manufactured by the Serum Institute of India Pvt Ltd…

2 years ago