By Vivian Ihechu and Itohan Abara-Laserian
Evans Industries Ltd on Saturday introduced Nigeria’s first anti-mosquito Meditol Medicated Soap, to reduce increased malaria cases in the country.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Evans Industries Ltd in partnership with Emzor Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd organised a walk to commemorate the World Malaria Day 2019 held every April 25.
According to a 2018 WHO report, Nigeria ranked among five countries with high malaria cases of 25 per cent of the 219 million cases of malaria globally.
The report also showed that Africa accounted for a high share of malaria burden with 92 per cent malaria cases and 93 per cent malaria deaths.
Mr Joseph Okonkwo, a Director in Evans Industries Ltd described the theme of the 2019 World Malaria Day: “Zero Malaria Starts with Me’’ as apt, stressing the need for proactive measures to stern malaria cases in the country.
Okonkwo told NAN on the…
Source: News Agency of Nigeria
