Mortein insecticide, a brand of Reckitt, has reiterated its commitment in ending malaria within the country.
The company commemorated this year’s World Malaria Day with an awareness and sensitization programme held at the Obalende/Ikoyi LCDA area of Lagos, as well as donated Mortein insecticides in a bid to help in the fight to end malaria within the country.
The event in collaboration with the Lagos State office of Sustainable Developmental Goals and Investment, was geared towards enlightening members of the community on key malaria prevention habits following this year’s theme: ‘Time to deliver zero malaria: Invest, Innovate, Implement’.
Speaking during the programme, head External Communications & Partnership, Reckitt Sub-Saharan Africa, Cassandra Uzo-Ogbugh, said: “according to the World Malaria Report 2022, at 31.3 per cent, Nigeria is one of the four African countries that account for over half of all malaria deaths globally. Nigeria also accounts for an estimated 38.4 per cent of global malaria deaths in children aged under five.”
She stated that “at Reckitt, we are driven by our purpose to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner and healthier world.
“Mortein, as a global insecticide brand, initiated its ‘Fight to End Malaria’ campaign to empower our consumers with knowledge and provide access to expert solutions like Mortein Insecticide to rid themselves of vector-causing malaria, the mosquito.”
“By investing in malaria interventions like we are doing today, fostering innovation with various prevention methods, and implementing effective strategies, we can make significant progress towards ending this deadly disease and saving millions of lives,” she concluded.
As part of its commitment to global health, Reckitt is partnering with organisations and governments in Nigeria to tackle the issue of malaria.
Senior Special assistant to the Lagos State governor on Sustainable Developmental Goals & Investment, Lekan Fatodu said: “the responsibility of nation building and capacity development does not lie in the hands of government alone in fact we need the support of corporate entities like Reckitt and brands like Mortein to move forward.
“The Lagos State Government is committed to driving the agenda for human capacity development (HCD) but how do we achieve the HCD for a state like Lagos with a large population that is being challenged with the scourge of malaria, hence, the state needs support from brands like Mortein.”
