The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has stressed the need for pregnant women and children less than five years to sleep under treated mosquito nets. “In Lagos State, malaria accounts for more than 70 per cent of outpatient in the public health facilities. “It is essential that we prevent malaria by sleeping inside long-lasting insecticidal nets. This is particularly important for the vulnerable groups –pregnant women and children under five years old. Pregnant women are also encouraged to take Sulphadoxine Pyimethamine to prevent malaria in pregnancy from second trimester,” Abayomi said.

Source: Punch April 25, 2021 23:15 UTC