Kwara distributes two million mosquito nets to tackle Malaria

In a significant public health push, the Kwara State Government has launched a massive distribution of two million Long-Lasting Insecticide-Treated Nets (LLINs) across all 16 Local Government Areas. This vital initiative, announced in Ilorin during the commemoration of World Malaria Day 2026, underscores our unwavering commitment to eradicating malaria and protecting our citizens, especially the most vulnerable.

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This distribution of two million insecticide-treated nets is a major step in ensuring that every household has access to effective protection against malaria.

Our Commissioner for Health, Dr. Amina El-Imam, emphasized that this distribution is not a standalone effort but a cornerstone of a sustained public health strategy. By ensuring every household has access to effective protection, we aim to significantly reduce malaria-related deaths and infections. This aligns perfectly with the global theme for World Malaria Day, "Driven to End Malaria: Now We Can. Now We Must," highlighting the urgency and shared responsibility required.

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Driven to End Malaria: Now We Can. Now We Must.

Beyond net distribution, Kwara State is expanding its preventive interventions. Starting in June 2026, we will commence annual Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) targeting children aged three to 59 months during the peak rainy season. This proactive approach is crucial for safeguarding our children, who remain disproportionately affected by malaria.

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We are expanding preventive interventions, especially for children who remain the most vulnerable during the peak transmission period.

Furthermore, we reaffirm our commitment to free malaria treatment in all designated public health facilities. Testing and treatment, including Rapid Diagnostic Tests and essential medications like Artemether-Lumefantrine and Intravenous Artesunate, remain accessible to all residents without cost. Malaria is a persistent development challenge, and Kwara State is determined to confront its burden head-on, building on the encouraging progress already made in reducing prevalence.

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No resident should lose their life because they cannot afford malaria treatment. That is why testing and treatment remain free in our public health facilities.