The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu has called for sustained, collective action to treat the malaria as a national emergency.
The First Lady in her message on the World Malaria Day, observed annually on April 25, said:”malaria is not just a public health challenge but a national emergency, particularly as Nigeria bears the highest global burden of the disease.
“When we stand united, we can achieve a malaria-free world.
”Today, on World Malaria Day, we reaffirm our commitment to ending malaria and protecting the health of every individual.
”The 2026 theme, “United Against Malaria,” highlights the urgent need for sustained collaboration, increased investment through domestic financing, and innovative solutions to overcome challenges such as drug resistance and unequal access to healthcare.
”Let us strengthen prevention efforts, support life-saving interventions, and ensure that every community, especially the most vulnerable, has access to the materials needed to prevent and treat malaria.”
She urged government agencies, the private sector, NGOs, health workers, and community leaders to join forces to secure a lasting solution.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the World Health Organisation (WHO) said Nigeria has continued to bear the highest burden of malaria globally.
The WHO said that Nigeria accounts for approximately 27 per cent of global malaria cases and 31 per cent of global malaria deaths.
