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The Federal Government says Nigeria loses over $1.1 billion in Gross Domestic Product, GDP, annually to malaria. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, made this revelation in a statement by the Ministry’s Deputy Director of Information and Public Relations, Alaba Balogun on Tuesday in Abuja. According to the statement,
Nigeria loses $1.1bn annually to malaria — FG

The Federal Government says Nigeria loses over $1.1 billion in Gross Domestic Product, GDP, annually to malaria.

The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, made this revelation in a statement by the Ministry’s Deputy Director of Information and Public Relations, Alaba Balogun on Tuesday in Abuja.

According to the statement, Pate made the disclosure at the inaugural meeting of the Advisory on Malaria Elimination in Nigeria, AMEN, describing malaria as a pressing economic and developmental emergency, underscoring the need for its elimination.

“Nigeria accounts for 27 per cent of global malaria cases and 31 per cent of global malaria deaths.

“In 2022 alone, over 180,000 Nigerian children under the age of five lost their lives to malaria. This is not just a health crisis; it is an economic and developmental emergency.

“Malaria reduces productivity, increases out-of-pocket health expenditures, and compounds the challenges of poverty,” he said.

He explained that the introduction of the malaria vaccine, now available in Nigeria, offered renewed hope in the fight against the disease.

According to him, the launch of AMEN marked a bold step toward tackling the scourge, aligning with the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative and the administration’s renewed hope agenda.

The minister emphasized the significance of involving traditional and religious leaders in driving grassroots support and behavioural change, complementing AMEN’s advocacy for the use of insecticide-treated nets, chemoprevention, and vaccines.

On his part, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziaq Salako, stressed the critical role of the advisory council in guiding Nigeria toward a malaria-free future.

“The group of experts will provide evidence-based advisory to help the country reduce its unacceptable malaria burden.

“For us to succeed, the private sector, international partners, healthcare workers, and the communities we serve must be harnessed and coordinated,” he said.

Nigeria loses $1.1bn annually to malaria — FG

Finnish authorities have frozen the assets of Simon Ekpa, the self-proclaimed Biafran agitator. Ekpa, who is facing allegations of terrorism-related activities, has been detained for several weeks. Sahara Reporters reports that the Finnish government has also frozen the assets of companies associated with Ekpa and four of his accomplices, who are also in remand. According
Finland freezes Simon Ekpa’s assets, places him in toughest prison

Finnish authorities have frozen the assets of Simon Ekpa, the self-proclaimed Biafran agitator.

Ekpa, who is facing allegations of terrorism-related activities, has been detained for several weeks.

Sahara Reporters reports that the Finnish government has also frozen the assets of companies associated with Ekpa and four of his accomplices, who are also in remand.

According to the report, a local newspaper, Yle, confirmed the development, further stating that Ekpa is being held in Kylmäkoski Vankila (Kylmäkoski Prison), which is reputed to be one of the world’s toughest prisons.

Kylmäkoski Prison, a high-security facility, is located in Vanhamaantie, Akaa, Finland.

It is likely that Ekpa may spend the Christmas and New Year holidays in detention, given the stance taken by Finnish authorities.

Finland freezes Simon Ekpa’s assets, places him in toughest prison