Malaria A National Emergency – Remi Tinubu

First lady of Nigeria, Senator Remi Tinubu, has urged a renewed national push against malaria, describing the disease as a national emergency.

Speaking in a statement to mark World Malaria Day 2025, Mrs. Tinubu said Nigerians must “reinvest, reimagine and reignite” efforts to end the disease which continues to claim thousands of lives annually.

“The theme for this year, ‘Malaria Ends With Us: Reinvest, Reimagine, Reignite,’ challenges us to renew our investment in life-saving interventions and revive our collective commitment,” she said.

The first lady called on government agencies, private sector players, NGOs, health workers, and community leaders to show greater urgency in the malaria fight.

She stressed the importance of clean surroundings, warning that stagnant water remains a breeding ground for mosquitoes.

“Malaria ends with us, with our voices, our choices, and our actions,” Tinubu said.