Edino Chubiyo Cornelius 
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Society for Family Health (SFH) says its 2025 malaria intervention protects more than 49 million Nigerians across seven states through integrated prevention campaigns.
In a report released in Abuja on Thursday, SFH says the programme combines Insecticide-Treated Net (ITN) distribution with Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) to reduce transmission during peak periods.
The intervention focuses on children under five, the group most vulnerable to malaria-related deaths.
Nigeria continues to bear the world’s heaviest malaria burden, recording an estimated 68.46 million cases and over 30 per cent of global malaria deaths, according to the 2025 World Malaria Report.
SFH says the integrated strategy aligns with World Health Organisation best practices and strengthens state health systems.
ITN campaigns reach 45.09 million people in Delta, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Niger and Taraba states, with Kano recording the highest coverage at 14.67 million beneficiaries.
SMC interventions protect 4.17 million children in Adamawa and Kano through four treatment cycles using Sulfadoxine-Pyrimethamine and Amodiaquine.
SFH trains and deploys over 96,000 health workers and volunteers, boosting community trust and programme acceptance.
The organisation credits digital tools and data-driven microplanning for improving accountability and reach.
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