Nigeria loses over $1.1 billion yearly to malaria, prompting a new expert-led elimination push.

Nigeria loses over $1.1 billion annually due to malaria, according to Health Minister Prof. Muhammad Pate. Malaria is seen as both a health and economic emergency. To tackle this, Nigeria has launched the Advisory on Malaria Elimination in Nigeria (AMEN), consisting of global experts tasked with finding solutions and ensuring malaria elimination is prioritized in government budgets.

November 26, 2024
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