By Peter Omopo
The Ekiti State Government has treated more than 800,000 residents for malaria in the last 18 months as part of its sustained efforts to combat the disease across the state.
The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oyebanji Filani, disclosed this during a media engagement in Ado-Ekiti, according to a statement released on Friday. He noted that the treatment figures include both preventive care for pregnant women and curative services for other residents, provided through the state’s 177 primary healthcare centres and other medical facilities.
Filani emphasized that malaria treatment—including drugs, consultations, and other related services—remains free under the state’s Ulerawa healthcare programme.
“In terms of rapid diagnostic tests, which allow us to confirm malaria cases, we have carried out 683,000 in the last 18 months,” the commissioner said.
“For preventive medication for pregnant women and general treatment, the total number of interventions is about 800,000. We’ve also been actively distributing insecticide-treated nets across the state.”
He added that over 1,000 mosquito nets were distributed to pregnant women and children under five during the 2025 World Malaria Day observance last month, as part of the state’s malaria prevention campaign.
Filani encouraged residents to promptly visit the nearest health facility whenever they experience symptoms of malaria, assuring them of continued access to free and quality care.
