
The Federal Government on Monday launched the malaria modelling programme to achieve zero malaria prevalence in 2025.
Speaking during the launch of the first cohort of malaria modelling fellows in Abuja, the National Coordinator of the National Malaria Elimination Programme, Dr Perpetua Uhomoibhi said the malaria modelling initiative involves the use of data in different contexts to make decisions on malaria programme and elimination.
Dr Uhomoibhi said though the prevalence of malaria in the country is at 22 per cent, there are improvements in care-seeking behaviour among the populace.
The National Coordinator reiterated the determination of the federal government to end malaria by the year 2025 with data necessary for tracking and preventing the disease.