The group stressed that eliminating mosquito breeding sites and adopting comprehensive vector control measures must become a national priority.
The #EndMalariaInNigeria campaign has called on the Nigerian government and other stakeholders to urgently prioritise mosquito control as the cornerstone of Nigeria's malaria elimination strategy.
The group warned that Nigeria will continue to bear the world's highest malaria burden unless it tackles the root cause of transmission.
In a statement issued on Friday, July 17, 2026, ahead of this year's World Mosquito Day, marked globally, the group said Nigeria's current focus on diagnosis and treatment alone was insufficient to end the disease.
The group stressed that eliminating mosquito breeding sites and adopting comprehensive vector control measures must become a national priority.
