Group Moves To Eradicate Malaria

In a bid to eliminate malaria in Nigeria, a non-governmental organisation founded by Nigerian-American professionals in the United States of America, Diaspora Solution Group Nigeria (DSGN) has launched a malaria attenuation project.

The project, according to the group, aimed to help Nigeria overcome malaria once and for all by addressing the disease at its root, as part of its mission to drive innovative, sustainable solutions that improve the lives of Nigerians at home and abroad.

The group, while speaking through its president, Soba Oyeleke, at a national conference it organised on the elimination of malaria in Nigeria at the weekend in Osogbo, Osun State, said millions of Nigerians are still at risk of malaria disease despite government interventions.

Oyeleke noted that DSGN initiated the project to tackle malaria head-on by bringing together experts, institutions, and stakeholders who were committed to science, collaboration, and measurable progress to dialogue on solutions to the menace.

In his remarks, Governor Ademola Adeleke, represented by the state Commissioner for Health, Barr. Jola Akintola stated that his administration is committed to advancing public health and promoting the well-being of the people of Osun.

Commending DSGN for their past and current initiatives and contributions to tackle societal problems in Nigeria, Adeleke charged other philanthropic organisations to emulate the good works of DSGN, adding that through collaboration, innovation, and active community engagement, we can rewrite ugly narratives affecting the people.

He disclosed the mission of his administration in the area of strengthening healthcare delivery, supporting wide-reaching awareness campaigns, and providing resources for sustainable prevention and effective treatment.

Adeleke noted that the fight against malaria is not one the government can win alone, saying that it requires the collective resolve of health professionals, researchers, development partners, and our communities.