Malaria
The endemic nature of malaria has resulted in high prevalence of malaria cases in the State. Primary
Health Care (PHC) facilities are increasingly becoming the focal point for diagnosis and treatment of
malaria. Some of the activities carried out both at the PHC and State level for the control of malaria
include:
- Conducting rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) and laboratory investigations for malaria diagnosis.
- Malaria treatment with Artemisin Combination Therapies (ACTs).
- Collection, collation and analysis of malaria data at the LGA and State levels.
- Capacity building for malaria focal persons in the LGAs.
- Supportive supervision for the control of malaria in health facilities.
- Collaborate with partners and NGOs operating at the LGA level.
- Plan and conduct World Malaria Day activities at the LGA level.
