UNILAG invents new method of diagnosing malaria
University of Lagos (UNILAG) said it invented a new method of diagnosing malaria, following intensive research by its Department of Medical Micro Biology and Parasitology.
Malaria: Bayelsa assures donor agencies of judicious use of funds
BAYELSA State Government has assured development partners in the health sector of its commitment to proper utilization of funds in implementing various programmes aimed at addressing the health needs of the people.
World Malaria day: Bolanle Ambode tasks mothers on prevention
THE wife of the Governor of Lagos State, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode has advised mothers and mothers-to-be, to prevent malaria rather than cure it.
World Malaria Day: ExxonMobil, YEDI hold football tournament
On this year’s World Malaria Day, the Youth Empowerment and Development Initiative, YEDI, in collaboration with ExxonMobil is organising a special community football event tagged “Kick Against Malaria Football Tournament” in line with this year’s global theme – ”End Malaria For Good”.
To fight malaria, invest in African scientists
I lost my best friend to malaria at nine years old. Growing up in Nigeria, it was not uncommon to see loved ones fall ill with the disease, go to their doctor for treatment and continue on with their lives. But for my best friend, the drugs didn’t work.
Malaria : Progress made, work incomplete
AS the world marks another World Malaria Day today, April 25, malaria remains one of the most deadly infectious diseases. Malaria is still an acute public health problem, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa and especially in Nigeria, no thanks to substantial gaps in the coverage of core malaria control tools.
