By Bilkis Abdulraheem Lawal
The Federal and Lagos State Governments have jointly reaffirmed their commitment to eliminate malaria, declaring zero tolerance for the disease in the state.
The pledge was made at the mid-term review of the Impact Project in Lagos, where Minister of Health, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, commended the state government’s leadership in tackling malaria. He said the progress made so far demonstrates that determination and innovation can overcome even the toughest health challenges.
Professor Pate highlighted key achievements, including the integration of community pharmacies and patent medicine vendors into a regulated, digitised malaria service system, which has strengthened data tracking and reporting nationwide.
In his keynote address, Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, reaffirmed the state’s resolve to move from a high malaria burden to a pre-elimination stage. He said Lagos is leveraging technology, evidence, and collaboration to drive progress, while stressing that prevention must go beyond hospitals.
The governor urged households and communities to play their part by eliminating mosquito breeding sites, seeking prompt testing, and trusting the health system.
According to the state government, strong communication, the engagement of community health workers, and partnerships with leaders and schools will be central to achieving the goal of a malaria-free Lagos.
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