The Lagos State Government has announced a plan to reduce malaria prevalence below 1% through the launch of the Pathway to Malaria Pre-Elimination & Digitization Program.
According to the State, it’s an ambitious initiative designed to accelerate malaria elimination through digital innovations, strengthened case management, and enhanced public-private partnerships.
Speaking at a high-level press briefing held at the Lagos State Ministry of Health, the State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, emphasized that the program is a crucial step towards reducing malaria prevalence to below 1%, marking a significant leap towards disease eradication in Lagos.