Korede Abdullah in Lagos
As Nigerians celebrate Christmas, the Lagos County Club has urged citizens to prioritize malaria prevention to avoid untimely deaths.
According to Ayodeji Osikoya, Chairman of the Swimming Section, “Malaria can be prevented by preventing mosquito bites, which transmit the plasmodium parasite that causes malaria.”
Osikoya spoke at the “Swim Against Malaria 2024” event, held at GRA Ikeja Lagos yesterday, emphasizing that various strategies can be employed to prevent mosquito bites.
He noted that malaria is a preventable and treatable illness, yet it remains a significant cause of pain and death, particularly among children, pregnant mothers, and individuals.
Dr. Olubunmi Apata, a medical doctor from Authorpedic Hospital Igbobi, Lagos, advised that to prevent malaria, people must keep their environment clean, sleep under long-lasting insecticide-treated nets, and use indoor residual sprays and insecticides.
He also emphasized the importance of getting tested to confirm the presence of malaria before treatment.
Dr. Laja Adesina, a member of the planning committee, stressed that the fight against malaria is a collective responsibility.
“We must all come together to prevent malaria in our communities, avoid self-medication, and commit to completing our malaria medications even when we feel better,” he said.
Adesina also highlighted the importance of private sector involvement in achieving zero malaria, through funding and collaboration with the public sector.
As Nigerians celebrate Christmas, the Lagos County Club’s message serves as a reminder to prioritize malaria prevention and work together to combat this preventable and treatable disease.
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