A large number of these victims were recorded in Africa and as such, it makes total sense that Prince Ned Munir Nwoko is on a mission to rid Nigeria and Africa at large of malaria through his foundation Ned Nwoko Foundation. The convener of the Malaria Eradication In Africa Project, Nwoko yesterday, January 7, left for Antarctica as another step in his global fight for the eradication of malaria. The “Malaria Eradication In Africa Project” was launched on 18th December 2019 in Abuja with the aim of ridding Africa of the deadly disease caused by the malaria parasite. Nwoko who is married to Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels through his foundation aims to draw global attention to the effects on malaria. WHO currently recognises only six African countries of the 54 that make up the African continent as malaria-free.

Source: The Guardian January 08, 2020 16:07 UTC