Supporting malaria elimination in Nigeria

With funding from the Islamic Development Bank, UNOPS is supporting the government of Nigeria with the implementation of its strategic plan to eliminate malaria. Around the world, malaria infects more than 240 million people a year. Nigeria accounts for more than 26 per cent of all cases globally and 31 per cent of all deaths.

In support of Nigeria’s goal of eliminating malaria in the country and bringing malaria-related mortality to zero, UNOPS is working with the Ministry of Health’s National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP) to procure medical items to fight malaria.

“We look forward to strengthening our partnership with the government of Nigeria and contributing to the country’s goal of achieving zero malaria mortality,” said Linda Agbesi, Head of Programme ad interim of UNOPS Multi-Country Office in Ghana.

As part of the $64 million project, UNOPS will procure more than 14 million long-lasting insecticidal mosquito nets, nearly 10 million antimalarial drugs, nearly 6 million malaria test kits, and nearly 6 million medical supplies for the states of Bayelsa, Edo, Enugu, and Kogi as well as for Abuja, the country’s capital.

“The importance and urgency of this project cannot be overestimated,” said Perpetua Uhomoibhi, the National Coordinator of the NMEP. “A strong, successful collaboration with UNOPS will support the implementation of Nigeria’s National Malaria Strategic Plan.”