The Federal Government says malaria prevalence in Nigeria has dropped to 15 percent in 2025.

The figure was 42 percent in 2010.

The announcement came in Abuja during World Malaria Day commemoration.

Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare Iziaq Adekunle Salako gave the update saying the government launched a new National Malaria Strategic Plan for 2026 to 2030.

He said the plan targets further reduction in malaria cases and deaths. “Eliminating malaria and related diseases remains firmly in the centre of the Renewed Hope Agenda.”

He added that  the plan was developed with state governments,saying  it aligns with national health policy and WHO strategy.

The goal is to cut malaria cases and deaths by 50 percent by 2030, Nigeria has distributed over 500 million insecticide-treated nets since 2015.

He said the government will expand access in 11 states, including Akwa Ibom, Kebbi, Borno, and Lagos.

FG stated that the seasonal malaria prevention will cover 21 states with about 29 million children under five will receive preventive treatment.“Thus delivering one of the largest child-focused malaria prevention efforts.”

The malaria vaccine rollout has reached over 700,000 children in multiple states.

World Health Organisation said malaria elimination is achievable with sustained effort.

Health officials said malaria continues to affect productivity and increase healthcare costs.

 Onyebuchi Ezigbo