A non-governmental organization, Hacey Health Initiative, has provided mosquito nets to women in the Ikpoto community of Asaba, where more than 2,000 residents were also tested for malaria. The effort forms part of a wider initiative to reduce malaria cases and improve access to prevention, testing, and treatment services for women, pregnant mothers, and young children in Delta State.
According to Programme Manager Bamidele Oyowenu, the campaign seeks to help communities better understand malaria, including how it differs from ordinary fever. He highlighted that Nigeria remains one of the African countries most burdened by malaria, accounting for over 39 per cent of the continent’s malaria-related deaths. Through community sensitization and testing, the initiative aims to ensure early detection and improved health outcomes.
The campaign is part of the broader End Malaria Project, which is being implemented across Delta and Rivers states with a target of reaching at least 2,000 people. The project focuses especially on vulnerable groups such as pregnant women and children under five, who continue to face significant risks from malaria.
Access Bank, represented by Delta Regional Manager Mrs. Dibie Eucharian, sponsored the programme as part of its corporate social responsibility. She noted that the bank prioritizes the health and well-being of the communities it serves, reinforcing its commitment to supporting initiatives that improve public health.
