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Every hour, at least nine people in Nigeria die from malaria. This information was shared by Daniel Gbue, a media expert working with a group called the Society for Family Health (SFH). This group is helping a big project called the Global Fund.
Daniel Gbue also said that out of every five people who die from malaria around the world, one is in Nigeria. He shared this news in Abeokuta, where journalists gathered for a special meeting about using special nets to fight malaria.
John Ocholi, who is a leader in the Global Fund Project at SFH, said that this scary number of deaths is why their team is working hard for a big plan in 2024. They want people living in villages, where it’s easy to catch malaria, to use Insecticide-Treated Nets (ITNs). These nets can help keep mosquitoes away.
John Ocholi pointed out that the aim is to keep people healthy so they don’t have to spend money on getting better from malaria. He feels sad because not many people use these nets in the region. It’s important for people to use the nets, he said.
Ocholi explained, “To avoid mosquito bites, the government in Ogun State is giving out free nets. When people sleep under these nets, they avoid mosquito bites, which means fewer chances to get malaria.”
“In Ogun State, not many people use nets, even though many have them. About 30% use them, but more than half own them. We are asking everyone to use the nets. Once you get a net, let it sit out for 24 hours, then put it over your bed and use it every night.”
Olamide Adeyinka, a manager for malaria programs in Ogun State, said they are working hard to help people feel safe about using mosquito nets. She said, “We have people going around communities talking to families. They explain why using nets is good and how it helps keep them from getting sick.”
She shared that in 10 local governments, teams are visiting homes to talk with people directly. They want to learn why some people don’t use nets and teach them how the nets can be helpful.
Adeyinka said the state is ready to distribute over 3 million nets. “We have more than 14,000 people helping with this work across the state, visiting leaders and important community members,” she said.