Proven models of Westfield Development Initiative (WDI) malaria control and economic advancement initiatives will be taken to scale through public policy advocacy and widespread disseminating of lessons learned.
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 10million children are still out of school.
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.