Nigeria, Jan. 27 -- The Nigerian Government has reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating malaria, citing the disease's significant socio-economic impact on the country.

The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziaq Salako, emphasised this during a courtesy visit by a delegation from the Malaria Consortium, led by Nnenna Ogbulafor, national coordinator of the National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP).

Speaking at the meeting, Mr Salako stated that malaria elimination remains a top priority under President Bola Tinubu's administration, given the disease's impact on public health and the nation's economy.

Nigeria accounts for 27 per cent of global malaria cases and 31 per cent of malaria-related deaths, making it a top pr...