The Adamawa State Government has officially launched the distribution of more than two million insecticide-treated mosquito nets to over one million residents as part of intensified efforts to reduce the burden of malaria across the state.
The intervention, implemented in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health and supported by development partners, was flagged off by the Deputy Governor, Professor Kaletapwa George Farauta, during the commencement of the 2026 Integrated Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) and Insecticide-Treated Nets Campaign.
The initiative is designed to reduce malaria-related illnesses and deaths, particularly among children under the age of five and pregnant women, while promoting healthier communities throughout Adamawa State.
Speaking at the launch ceremony, Professor Farauta reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to strengthening the healthcare system and expanding access to preventive healthcare services. She described the campaign as a significant milestone in the collective fight against malaria, which continues to pose a major public health challenge despite ongoing interventions.
She commended the National and State Malaria Elimination Programmes, frontline healthcare workers, and development partners for their continued dedication and support toward eliminating malaria in the state.
“As a government, we remain resolute in strengthening our healthcare system and ensuring a malaria-free Adamawa State,” the Deputy Governor stated.
Professor Farauta emphasized that the state government would continue to prioritize effective and sustainable malaria control measures in recognition of the disease’s devastating impact on families and communities.
She also urged mothers and caregivers to ensure that eligible children receive all prescribed doses of the Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) medicines. In addition, she encouraged households to consistently sleep under the insecticide-treated mosquito nets distributed during the campaign to maximize protection against malaria.
Earlier, the Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Chubado Mohammed, alongside the Executive Chairman of the Adamawa State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr. Suleiman Saidu Bashir, applauded the Federal Government, the Adamawa State Government, and development partners for supporting the initiative.
They expressed confidence that the campaign would significantly reduce malaria prevalence, improve public health outcomes, and strengthen preventive healthcare delivery across the state.
The mass distribution of insecticide-treated mosquito nets and implementation of the Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention programme form part of broader national efforts to curb malaria transmission, protect vulnerable populations, and advance Nigeria’s malaria elimination goals, particularly in high-burden states such as Adamawa.
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