Nigeria National Malaria Elimination Programme

NMEP, Lagos State and Partners Launch LSM Macro-Planning Activities.

The National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP), in collaboration with the Lagos State Ministry of Health and key partners, officially launched the Larval Source Management (LSM) Macro-Planning Activities under the IMPACT Project at the Lagos State Ministry of Health, Alausa.

The inaugural meeting brought together representatives from key line ministries, the World Health Organization (WHO), security agencies, academia, implementing partners, and other stakeholders to strengthen collaboration for the successful implementation of the intervention.

In her remarks, the Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Ministry of Health, Dr. Dayo Olajide, reaffirmed the State Government's commitment to evidence-based malaria interventions. She called for sustained collaboration, timely implementation, and community ownership to ensure the success and sustainability of the initiative.

Delivering a technical presentation, Head of the Programme Management Branch, NMEP Dr. Aminu Umar, provided an overview of the LSM macro-planning process, highlighting the implementation strategy, expected outcomes, and the roles of stakeholders in ensuring a coordinated and evidence-driven intervention.

The Principal Investigator for the Lagos State LSM Project, Professor Idowu explained the scientific basis for the deployment of spray teams and other operational components of the intervention. He stressed the importance of adhering to established technical standards throughout implementation.

Pictures show participants during the meeting.

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The National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP), alongside partners, joined the Nation First Foundation (NFF) for a community outreach in Wumba Community, Apo, FCT, to strengthen malaria prevention and awareness.

Residents received malaria sensitization, free malaria Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDTs) for people who had fever, treatment for confirmed cases, and demonstrations on the correct use of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs).

Together, we continue to empower communities with the knowledge and tools needed to prevent malaria and save lives.

The National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP), with support from the World Bank IMPACT Project and the GiveWell Foundation through its sub-recipient, Malaria Consortium, has commenced preparations for the Insecticide-Treated Net (ITN) Mass Distribution Campaign across Abia, Borno, FCT, and Kogi States to strengthen malaria prevention and protect millions of Nigerians.
The national-state engagement brings together key stakeholders—including Honourable Commissioners of Health, Directors of Public Health, State Malaria Programme Managers, IVM Officers, and Executive Secretaries of State Primary Health Care Development Agencies—to align strategies, strengthen coordination, and ensure the successful delivery of the campaign.
Picture shows the National Coordinator NMEP, Dr Nnenna Ogbulafor with relevant Stakeholders in a group photograph.

The 2026 Jigawa State Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) State Training of Trainers has commenced in Dutse, bringing together key Facilitators to strengthen the capacity required for effective campaign implementation.

The workshop is equipping participants with the technical, supervisory, communication, and digital skills needed to deliver high-quality, safe, and accountable SMC services across the state.

By building a competent pool of trainers who will cascade this knowledge to frontline implementers, the training is laying the foundation for a successful campaign that will protect more eligible children from malaria and improve programme quality.

Pictures show the Representative of the NC-NMEP, Mr Cosy Igbokwe, Director of Public Health-Jigawa State Ministry of Health, Jigawa State Malaria Program Manager giving their goodwill message and cross sections of participants at the training.

Nigeria has recorded another major milestone in malaria diagnosis as Mr. Babajide Bamiro emerged Overall Best Participant at the 2026 WHO Malaria Microscopy Facilitators' Re-certification Course held in Nairobi, Kenya.

Competing alongside Level 1 WHO Facilitators from Australia, Kenya, Mali, the Philippines, Senegal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand, he topped the class—showcasing Nigeria's commitment to excellence in malaria microscopy, quality diagnosis, and malaria elimination.

Congratulations to Team Nigeria! Together, we're strengthening the fight to end malaria.

Pictures show the National Coordinator NMEP, Dr Nnenna Ogbulafor with Mr Bamiro and other Stakeholders in a group photograph.