As part of activities to mark this
year’s World Malaria Day (WMD), RB Nigeria Limited, makers of number one
insect-killer Brand, Mortein has strengthened partnership with the Lagos State
Government and other stakeholders to eliminate malaria in Nigeria.
To commemorate World Malaria Day 2015 in
Lagos State and re-emphasize its commitment to defeating Malaria in Nigeria,
Mortein went all out with a community engagement session, free Malaria testing
in 15 locations pan-Nigeria and the presentation of baby hampers and one year
supply of Mortein to World Malaria Day babies.
The community engagement programme which held
at Palm Avenue, Mushin saw officials from the Lagos state Ministry of Health
and RB team carry out cleaning of the environment and clearing of waste and
drainages in the area. They also went round the community to sensitize and
educate residents on the immense benefits of maintaining clean environment
which studies have shown to be one of the most effective ways to reduce
mosquitoes which majorly causes Malaria.
Speaking at the event, Category Manager, Pest
care, Health care, Air care, RB West Africa, Qaiser Rashid, said the community
engagement was part of numerous corporate social responsibility initiatives by
RB Nigeria ltd. to stem the prevalence of malaria scourge in Nigeria and Africa
as a whole.
He said the partnership with the Lagos State
Government, which has been on-going for years, also demonstrates the company’s
commitment to the anti-malaria fight in the state.
Qaiser added that Mortein has always been in
the fore front of the fight against malaria with different initiatives aimed at
empowering mothers who are care givers to the most vulnerable group – children
under 5 years.
“Part of our initiatives to eradicate malaria
in Nigeria is the Mortein anti-malaria education programme which components
include the New Mum Programme and community outreaches. Through the New Mum
Programme, Mortein targets to reach over 500,000 mums this year alone”, he
said.
Commissioner for Health, Lagos State, Dr.
Olajide Idris, represented by Deputy Director, Disease control, Lagos State
Ministry of Health, Dr. Rotimi Agbolagorite in his address said this year’s
World Malaria Day commemoration aims at drawing significant attention to the additional
effort required in achieving the targets of the Millennium Development Goals
(MDGs) in 2015.
He further expressed appreciation to Reckitt
Benckiser, Mushin Local Government and other stake holders for their
initiatives and efforts towards the fight against malaria in Lagos State.
Source:
Naija.com
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