Call from WHO to Nigerian Government: Increase Investment in Data for Malaria Combat
It has been emphasized by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and various stakeholders that the Nigerian Government needs to prioritize investing in data and establishing effective sustainable strategies for malaria eradication in the nation.
During the Ministerial Roundtable Meeting – Rethinking Malaria Elimination in Nigeria in Abuja, Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, WHO's Regional Director for Africa, highlighted the critical significance of possessing precise and dependable data to hasten the battle against malaria within the country.
She emphasized that in order to accelerate Nigeria's initiatives, there is a necessity for increased investment in data collection from local communities.
Dr. Moeti asserted, “To instigate change within our countries, the primary requisite is political dedicatio...