Ogah, a member representing Isuiwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency of Abia State, gave the charge in a statement to commemorate the 2023 World Mosquito Day. According to him, World Mosquito Day is commemorated on August 20 globally, and the theme for 2023 is ‘Fighting the World’s Deadliest Killer—the Mosquito’. “This document is expected to guide and support regional and country programmes on malaria control as they work towards the control and elimination of malaria. Its death toll from the disease makes up nearly a third of the world’s 619,000 malaria deaths a year,” he added. He also reiterated the Committee’s resolve to tackle the prevalence of fake malaria medicines in the country, adding that the menace will be looked into to avoid further deaths.

Source: Nigerian Tribune August 20, 2023 20:48 UTC