Themed “Malaria Ends With Us: Reinvented, Refocused, and Revitalized,” the gathering featured presentations from medical professionals who discussed the risks associated with malaria as well as the advancements achieved thus far in tackling this issue across Africa.
In her remarks, Doctor
Oghenerukevwe Peretomode
suggested that the students keep their surroundings tidy and clear of stagnant water bodies and shrubs where mosquitoes, known for transmitting malaria, might breed.
She stated, “There has been a rise in both the occurrence and frequency of malaria within our surroundings. According to data provided by the World Health Organization (WHO), over 11 million instances of malaria were documented last year—a number higher than the one reported earlier. This indicates that the incidents of malaria are escalating rather than diminishing. Consequently, events like World Malaria Day aim at addressing this issue.”
Peretomode disclosed that a contributing factor behind the increasing instances of malaria is the issue of drug resistance.
She stated, “There are numerous individuals consuming malaria medications unnecessarily. As soon as someone experiences a minor headache, they rush to purchase antimalarial drugs from pharmacies. This behavior leads to increased resistance to these medicines once they actually contract malaria.”
She recommended that individuals should make sure they get checked by a medical professional for a malaria test to confirm whether they actually have the illness prior to using antimalarial medications.
The rise in malaria cases can be attributed to climate change as well. Global temperatures are rising, becoming warmer, and floods are more frequent, providing ideal conditions for mosquito proliferation, she explained.
In his lecture, Dr
Dharmendra Pandey
Greenlife Pharmaceuticals Limited educated the students on identifying the correct antimalarial medications endorsed by the World Health Organization.
As he stated, WHO has endorsed tablets as the preferred format for anti-malarial medications. Nevertheless, he highlighted that these drugs can also be found in the form of soft gels designed specifically for certain individuals.
Certain individuals have a high sensitivity to the smell of anti-malarial medications. These people tata rias 0.8 percent of the population, and for them, soft gel formulations have been authorized, he mentioned.
Pandey subsequently praised Nigeria’s efforts in combating malaria, underscoring the role of NGOs in keeping the fight ongoing.
In his comments, the director,
Chukwudalu Nwosu
, stated that the event was a component of Greenlife Pharmaceuticals Limited’s corporate social responsibility initiatives and their efforts towards combating malaria.
The event kicked off with free malaria testing and ended with a question and answer session and fun games that saw participants go home with gifts and anti-malaria drugs.
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