The federal government has urged its partners to double their efforts at resource mobilisation in support of malaria elimination.
The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, made the call on Thursday at an event to commemorate the World Malaria Day for 2019 in Abuja.
Adewole stressed the need for private sector operators to commit more resources to support the fight against the disease.
The minister, who acknowledged the theme of the year’s celebration – “Zero Malaria Starts with Me” – and the slogan “Join Me”, said both expressions reflect the federal government’s commitment to ensuring a malaria-free country and the desire to have all Nigerians join the fight against malaria.
He said that the huge resources required to combat malaria could only come from the government, its partners and the private sector.
Adewole added that every Nigerian has a role to play in the effort to eliminate the disease.
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