Mortein, State ministries of health join forces against Malaria
In continuation of its fight against Malaria and as part of activities marking this year’s World Malaria Day with the universal theme “End Malaria for Good”, Reckitt Benckiser (RB) Nigeria, makers of Mortein insecticide Brand, with its theme:
“One Act Against Malaria” has joined forces with the Lagos, Ogun and Abia State Governments and the National Malaria Elimination Program (NMEP) Abuja, to upscale action for the elimination of malaria in Nigeria through community engagement, continued investment and sustained efforts.
The community engagement saw officials from the States Ministry of Health and Reckitt Benckiser carry out sanitation, free Malaria testing and consultation in all the four States – Abuja, Abia, Ogun and Lagos State.
They also went round communities to sensitize and educate residents on the immense benefits of maintaining clean environment as one of the most cost effective ways to reduce mosquitoes which are the major carriers of malaria parasite.
Speaking at the press briefing recently in Abuja to commemorate the 2017 WMD, General Manager, Reckitt Benckiser West Africa, Mr. Rahul Murgai, said the community engagement and collaborations are part of numerous consumer engagement activities by the company to stem the prevalence of malaria scourge in Nigeria and Africa as a whole.
He said the partnership with the States and Federal Government, which has been on-going for years, also demonstrates the company’s commitment to the anti-malaria fight in the country towards a clean and heathy Nigeria.
He said, “At Reckitt Benckiser our global vision is to have a world where people are healthier and live better. In achieving this, we will continue to make a difference by giving people innovative solutions for healthier lives and happier homes. We know that regular combined interventions of Long Lasting Insecticide Nets (LLINs), Larviciding and insecticide use like Mortein is the solution to achieving a Malaria-free Nigeria. Therefore to protect our children and ourselves from getting sick, the first thing to do is to educate ourselves about prevention.”
