Malaria still kills a child every two minutes, despite being easily treatable and preventable, with an estimated half of the world’s population being at risk.
Throughout the year, WBFA midwives provide advice and referrals to ensure mothers and their children are protected, especially during pregnancy. They also visit various local communities to teach residents the proper use of Insecticide Treated Mosquito Nets, and the importance of visiting healthcare centres when the symptoms of malaria are discovered.
H.E. Mrs Toyin Ojora Saraki, WBFA Founder-President, commented:
“Our midwives make sure that no life is lost to malaria. They provide a safe space for mothers to acquire knowledge on life-saving skills that prevent, detect and also treat the disease.”
“Malaria, despite being treatable and preventable, still kills nearly half a million people every year, with most deaths occurring in sub-Saharan Africa. On World Malaria Day, I call on all stakeholder holders – the global health community, governments, donors, pharmaceutical companies, academic institutions and other relevant organizations – to step up their efforts to combat malaria.”
“The world’s first malaria vaccine will be launched this year. As the Vaccine Champion for Women Advocates for Vaccine Access (WAVA), I am calling for Nigeria to be at the front of the queue for its distribution and implementation by frontline health workers.”
According to reports from the World Health Organisation, 216 million people were infected with malaria globally in 2016, 5 million more than the previous year.
Throughout the year, WBFA midwives provide advice and referrals to ensure mothers and their children are protected, especially during pregnancy. They also visit various local communities to teach residents the proper use of Insecticide Treated Mosquito Nets, and the importance of visiting healthcare centres when the symptoms of malaria are discovered.
H.E. Mrs Toyin Ojora Saraki, WBFA Founder-President, commented:
“Our midwives make sure that no life is lost to malaria. They provide a safe space for mothers to acquire knowledge on life-saving skills that prevent, detect and also treat the disease.”
“Malaria, despite being treatable and preventable, still kills nearly half a million people every year, with most deaths occurring in sub-Saharan Africa. On World Malaria Day, I call on all stakeholder holders – the global health community, governments, donors, pharmaceutical companies, academic institutions and other relevant organizations – to step up their efforts to combat malaria.”
“The world’s first malaria vaccine will be launched this year. As the Vaccine Champion for Women Advocates for Vaccine Access (WAVA), I am calling for Nigeria to be at the front of the queue for its distribution and implementation by frontline health workers.”
According to reports from the World Health Organisation, 216 million people were infected with malaria globally in 2016, 5 million more than the previous year.
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