The Federal Government has been urged to make Primary Health Centres (PHCs) across the country more functional. The Executive Director of Westfield Development Initiatives (WDI), Mrs. Omobola Lana, stated this at a medical outreach in commemoration of this year’s World Malaria Day, at the Olugbede Market Car Park in Egbeda, Alimosho Local Government Development Area.
Nigeria faces the formidable challenge of reducing poverty and inequality. Over half of the population (54.4%) is living in poverty and, according to a UNESCO report; over 10 million children are still out of school. Nigeria is the largest and the most populous country in Africa with a population of about 140 million people, with
Malaria is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in Nigeria. It is endemic throughout the country and is reportedly responsible for 60% of outpatient visits, 30% of childhood deaths, 25% of deaths under one year, and 11% of maternal deaths. Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa with a projected total population of