By Esenvosa Izah
Lagos, Jan. 19, 2021 Prof. Olugbenga Mokuolu, a Professor of Pediatrics at University of Ilorin, says elimination of malaria in the country will require sustained efforts of stakeholders.
Mokuolu made this observation at a webinar series on “Monitor Your Health” organised by Monitor Healthcare Limited, a medical telecommunications company, in partnership with AreaDoc Nigeria Limited in Lagos on Tuesday.
The professor is also the National Technical Director at the National Malaria Elimination Programme.
“Actions against malaria must be sustained, concerted, strategic, which must also be in available quantity to bring about the desired impact.
“In 2010, the prevalence was 42 per cent, in 2015, it came down to 27 per cent, while in 2018, 22 per cent. So, we are making progress, but far from where we are going.