Nigeria To Save Two Trillion From Malaria Elimination ― Buhari

Two trillion would be saved from malaria elimination by 2030

EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has inaugurated the Nigeria End Malaria Council (NEMC) with an assurance that the successful implementation of its agenda and savings from the estimated economic burden of the disease will save Nigeria about N687 billion in 2022 and N2 trillion by 2030.

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During the ceremony, which took place at the Femi Adesina, the State House Conference Centre Abuja, he told the Council that beyond improving the quality of life, health and well-being of Nigerians, the concerted strategy to tackle malaria had both public health as well as socio-economic benefits for Nigeria.

The 16-member Council is headed by the founder and president of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote.

A statement issued by Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), quoted him as saying: ‘‘Our inauguration today will therefore ensure that malaria elimination remains a priority on our agenda, with strong political commitment from leaders at all levels.

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‘‘Additionally, the End Malaria Council will provide a platform to advocate for more funding to protect and sustain progress made so far by our country, and put us on a pathway to ending malaria for good.’’

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