A World Bank-supported health initiative has significantly expanded malaria diagnosis and treatment services across Borno State in northeastern Nigeria, reaching all 27 local government areas through facility improvements, drug distribution, and worker training.
The IMPACT Malaria Project, implemented by the Network for Health Equity and Development (NHED) under state government supervision, has reduced malaria-related illness and improved healthcare access in both rural and urban communities, officials said Tuesday.
The program distributed insecticide-treated mosquito nets and antimalarial drugs to vulnerable populations, trained medical personnel at health facilities, and supported the construction and rehabilitation of clinics and hospitals. State Commissioner for Health Baba Mallam Gana credited the initiative with improving the quality of healthcare services across the state.
The project is concluding after expanding prevention, diagnosis, and treatment capacity across the region. Partner organizations including the World Health Organization and Médecins Sans Frontières said they remain committed to supporting future malaria control interventions in Borno State.
