By Chioma Obinna
On this year’s World Malaria Day, the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, PSN, has called on communities across the country to take action against malaria by cleaning their environment.
At a medis forum to commemorate the Day in Lagos, the President of PSN, Pharm Mazi Sam Ohuabunwa urged Nigerians to be active with the theme: “Zero Malaria Starts with Me”, by getting rid of stagnant water and pools, covering up gutters in residential areas while ensuring the garden was not overgrown.
Ohuabunwa said interrupting at least three mosquito life cycles can potentially stop the transmission of malaria parasite by mosquitoes.
“A concerted effort is required to achieve this, so we call on Local Council Development Authorities to coordinate and implement an environmental policy to achieve this.
“We also call on other health professionals to come ensure a quick and effective response to save lives especially in at risk populations- children under 5 and…
