Tag: mosquito nets
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Govt to probe diversion, sale of ‘free’ mosquito nets in Nigeria
The Coordinator of the National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP), Dr. Godwin Ntadom, has expressed concerns over the diversion and sale of “free” treated mosquito nets across the country, vowing to institute a probe. Ntadom made this known during an anti-corruption radio program, PUBLIC CONSCIENCE, produced by the Progressive Impact Organization for Community Development, PRIMORG, on…
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Senate rejects Ministry of Health proposal to borrow $200m for mosquito nets
Senate Committee on Health on Tuesday rejected proposal by the Federal Ministry of Health to borrow $200 million to buy mosquito nets and Malaria medicine for 13 states across the country. The Senators present at the budget defence of the Ministry of Health wondered how the Ministry came up with such proposal despite the N450…
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‘Husbands to provide mosquito nets before wedding in Sokoto’
Soon, insecticide treated mosquito nets will be a must have for men planning to get married in Sokoto State. The item will be made a compulsory part of bride price for potential husbands before they are allowed to take the bride. A yet-to-be ratified law in Sokoto State is aimed at making the process legal.…