Nigeria National Malaria Elimination Programme

Malaria can be effectively treated with recommended medicines when diagnosed early. Prompt treatment prevents severe illness and reduces the risk of death.
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Follow health worker instructions carefully.

Artemisinin-based Combination Therapy (ACT) is the recommended treatment for uncomplicated malaria.

Taking the correct medicine in the right dosage ensures recovery.

Seek treatment immediately after testing positive.

Testing confirms the presence of malaria parasites in the blood and helps health workers provide the right care. Accurate diagnosis is a critical step in malaria control.
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Request malaria testing at the nearest health facility.

Not every fever is malaria. Accurate diagnosis through Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDTs) or microscopy ensures patients receive the correct treatment and prevents misuse of medicines.
Always test before treating malaria.

Early recognition of malaria symptoms allows for quick diagnosis and treatment, which can prevent serious complications and save lives.
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Visit a health facility when symptoms occur.

Common symptoms of malaria include fever, chills, headache, sweating, body weakness, nausea and vomiting. If left untreated, malaria can progress rapidly to severe illness.

Seek medical testing immediately when fever appears.

Protecting vulnerable populations is central to malaria elimination. Ensuring access to mosquito nets, preventive medicines and early treatment can save lives.
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Support malaria protection for children and pregnant women.

Make plans to attend!

Register and plan to attend this high-level webinar themed “Driven to End Malaria: Now We Can. Now We Must.” marking the World Malaria Day 2026.
https://bit.ly/DriventoEndMalaria

Discussions will explore lessons from malaria-supported programming, financing and sustainability, and the critical role of community ownership and behaviour change in driving impact. Designed as more than a commemoration effort, the webinar will spotlight what is working, identify persistent gaps, and mobilise stakeholders toward urgent, coordinated action. With the tools and strategies to end malaria now within reach, this session reinforces a shared responsibility to accelerate progress and sustain momentum towards a malaria-free Nigeria.
https://bit.ly/DriventoEndMalaria

Certain groups face greater risks from malaria. Children under five years old, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems are more vulnerable to severe illness and complications.
Prioritize protection for vulnerable groups.

Reducing mosquito bites is one of the most effective ways to prevent malaria. Using preventive tools and keeping environments clean helps break the transmission cycle.
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Sleep inside a mosquito net tonight.

Malaria spreads when an infected female Anopheles mosquito bites a person and injects malaria parasites into the bloodstream. Understanding how malaria spreads is the first step toward stopping it.
Protect yourself and your family from mosquito bites.

Malaria is more than a health issue. It affects families, education and productivity. Children miss school, adults miss work, and families spend scarce resources on treatment. Reducing malaria means stronger families and healthier economies.
Support malaria prevention initiatives in your community.