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Nigeria to save N2 trillion from Malaria Elimination, says Buhari

..as he inaugurates 16-member NEMC

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August 16, 2022
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Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari says the successful implementation of Malaria control and eradication programme will save Nigeria about N687 billion in 2022 and N2 trillion by 2030.

Buhari stated this in Abuja on Tuesday while inaugurating Nigeria End Malaria Council (NEMC).

He said the amount represents savings from the estimated economic burden the disease would have caused Nigeria.

The President told the 16-member Council headed by Alhaji Aliko Dangote, that beyond improving the quality of life, health and well-being of Nigerians, the concerted strategy to tackle malaria had both public health as well as socio-economic benefits for Nigeria.

‘‘Our inauguration today will therefore ensure that malaria elimination remains a priority on our agenda, with strong political commitment from leaders at all levels.

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‘‘Additionally, the End Malaria Council will provide a platform to advocate for more funding to protect and sustain progress made so far by our country, and put us on a pathway to ending malaria for good,’’ the President said.

Expressing concern that the age-long disease had remained a major public health challenge in Nigeria, the President cited the World Health Organisation (WHO) report of 2021, showing that Nigeria alone accounts for 27 per cent of all cases of malaria and 32 per cent of deaths globally.

‘‘Malaria infection can cause severe disease and complication in pregnant women and lead to high rates of miscarriage.

‘‘It is also responsible for a considerable proportion of deaths in infants and young children, with children under 5 years being the most vulnerable group affected.

“These are reasons we must not relent in fighting malaria,” he said.

On his choice of Dangote as Chairman of the Council, Buhari explained that it was in recognition of the track record and passion of Africa’s richest man in supporting initiatives on various health issues such as polio and primary health care system strengthening.

He expressed confidence that Dangote would bring his outstanding achievements to help the country achieve its goal of malaria elimination.

The President added that a group of eminent personalities, who have also made their mark across all walks of life, have been selected to work in the Council.

He disclosed that membership of the Council reflects Government’s commitment to significantly reducing the malaria burden in Nigeria, to a level where it will no longer be a public health issue.

‘‘I have been informed that the End Malaria Council (EMC) has already been established in other African countries, in line with the African Union Assembly Declaration for Establishment of EMC’s in Africa.

‘‘EMCs have provided leadership, new funding and innovation to enable these countries stay on track to meet malaria burden reduction targets, and I am optimistic that the setting up of the Nigeria End Malaria Council will do the same for Nigeria.

‘‘I must add that with the additional advocacy and funding, the Council will bring to the malaria control drive, we can anticipate a reduction in malaria burden that ensures that our children, pregnant women, indeed, all Nigerians are shielded from the disease.

‘‘We must work together to reduce the unnecessary deaths attributable to malaria and ultimately improve the well-being of citizens. 

“I implore the Council to ensure best practices and innovative strategies in achieving its mandate,” Buhari said.

The President Buhari used the occasion to thank the Chairman of the African Leaders Malaria Alliance (ALMA), President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya, the Executive Secretary of ALMA, RBM Partnership in Nigeria for their continuous support to the Federal Ministry of Health and the malaria programme, in particular.

He also acknowledged the contributions of the Global Fund and the United States Agency for International Development. (vitalnewsngr.com)

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