Korede Abdullah 
LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos recorded over 978,000 malaria cases in 2025, health officials have revealed, raising fresh concerns over the disease’s persistent burden in Nigeria’s largest city.
The disclosure was made by Dr Oladapo Asiyanbi on Friday during the 2026 World Malaria Day commemoration.
According to Asiyanbi, the high figure reflects both widespread transmission and improved reporting systems across public and private health facilities.
“Malaria continues to pose a significant threat to public health, especially among children under five and pregnant women,” he said.
He attributed the continued spread to environmental factors such as poor sanitation and stagnant water, which create breeding grounds for mosquitoes.
Officials urged residents to adopt preventive measures, including the use of insecticide-treated nets, proper environmental hygiene and early medical consultation.
The Lagos State government, he said, is intensifying awareness campaigns and strengthening healthcare systems to reduce malaria prevalence.
Public health experts warn that without sustained intervention; malaria will continue to strain healthcare resources and affect productivity across the state.
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