From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja
On World Malaria Day 2025, First Lady of Nigeria Oluremi Tinubu, issued a strong call to action, declaring malaria not just a public health issue but a national emergency for Nigeria. Speaking on April 25, she emphasized that Nigeria bears the heaviest global burden of malaria and urged renewed efforts to reverse this trend.
“The theme for this year, ‘Malaria Ends With Us: Reinvest, Reimagine, Reignite,’ is both a call to action and a message of hope,” she said. “It challenges us to renew our investment in life-saving interventions, increase awareness, and revive the collective commitment needed to end malaria once and for all.”
She stressed the importance of environmental cleanliness, particularly eliminating stagnant water that serves as mosquito breeding grounds. “I urge all government agencies, private sector partners, NGOs, health workers, and community leaders to recommit to the fight against malaria with urgency and resolve,” the First Lady added.
“Malaria ends with us, with our voices, our choices and our actions,” she said, highlighting the need for collective responsibility in combating the disease.
Her message aligns with the global World Health Organization campaign urging countries to reinvest, reimagine, and reignite efforts to end malaria, a disease that still claims a life every minute, mostly in Africa.