Workshop Materials: Effective Implementation of Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Requirements in the NPO Sector in Nigeria With the support of Open Society Initiative for Western Africa (OSIWA), the Nigeria Network of NGOs (NNNGO) in collaboration with the Special Control Unit Against Money Laundering (SCUML), organised two regional workshops in Lagos state and Abuja on 19th and 26th February 2018 respectively. The workshops with the theme Effective Implementation of Anti-Money Laundering and http://ift.tt/2FYtCIQ

With the support of Open Society Initiative for Western Africa (OSIWA), the Nigeria Network of NGOs (NNNGO) in collaboration with the Special Control Unit Against Money Laundering (SCUML), organised two regional workshops in Lagos state and Abuja on 19th and 26th February 2018 respectively. The workshops with the theme Effective Implementation of Anti-Money Laundering and


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2018 Letter to the Sector Dear Nonprofit Leader, 2017 was an upsetting year for the sector. Our resilience was tested by the economic recession and our integrity and togetherness, challenged by the obnoxious House Bill 585. In all, we came out stronger and better. Though the battle is not yet over, we are confident that we will get to http://ift.tt/2AGUw3v

Dear Nonprofit Leader,   2017 was an upsetting year for the sector. Our resilience was tested by the economic recession and our integrity and togetherness, challenged by the obnoxious House Bill 585. In all, we came out stronger and better. Though the battle is not yet over, we are confident that we will get to


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Notice of Public Hearing/Call For Memoranda Date for public hearing on the NGO Bill now fixed. Let’s hit the House Committee on CSOs with our memo and also be present physically to kill Bill HB585 finally. http://ift.tt/2C1TgK6

Date for public hearing on the NGO Bill now fixed. Let’s hit the House Committee on CSOs with our memo and also be present physically to kill Bill HB585 finally.


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Act on SDGs, Citizens, Others Urge Govts As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to commemorate the second year of adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), civil society organisations in Nigeria are calling on the Federal, State and Local Governments to act on the SDGs. It has been two years since September 25, 2015, when the Nigerian Government joined other http://ift.tt/2wYj2An

As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to commemorate the second year of adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), civil society organisations in Nigeria are calling on the Federal, State and Local Governments to act on the SDGs. It has been two years since September 25, 2015, when the Nigerian Government joined other


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The SDG is Nigerian, we must let it Work Two years after the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Sustainable Development Goals, those goals have never been more vital to the development of the 193 countries (including Nigeria) subscribing to the 17 goals and 169 specific targets. Many Nigerians may not be aware of the SDGs and may think it is too technical. But http://ift.tt/2xEC2AV

Two years after the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Sustainable Development Goals, those goals have never been more vital to the development of the 193 countries (including Nigeria) subscribing to the 17 goals and 169 specific targets. Many Nigerians may not be aware of the SDGs and may think it is too technical. But


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SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS IN NIGERIA; TWO YEARS AND COUNTING… On the 2nd years Anniversary of the SDGs, Ms. Oyindamola Aramide shares her thoughts in this article. On September 25, 2015, the United Nations general assembly adopted 17-interconnected goals which form the universal, integrated and transformative 2030 Agenda for sustainable development. 193 member nations of the United Nations; Nigeria inclusive formally took on implementation of http://ift.tt/2foYFkF

On the 2nd years Anniversary of the SDGs, Ms. Oyindamola Aramide shares her thoughts in this article. On September 25, 2015, the United Nations general assembly adopted 17-interconnected goals which form the universal, integrated and transformative 2030 Agenda for sustainable development. 193 member nations of the United Nations; Nigeria inclusive formally took on implementation of


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ATTAINING SDGs: A CALL TO GOVERNMENT AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS With the SDGs now 2 years, Ms. Oluwatosin Sulaimon our Project Officer shares her thoughts on what needs to be done to attain the SDGs. It’s been two years since the adoption of the sustainable development goals by 193 member states of the United Nations. September 25 – 27, 2015, world leaders gathered for a http://ift.tt/2whUU7a

With the SDGs now 2 years, Ms. Oluwatosin Sulaimon our Project Officer shares her thoughts on what needs to be done to attain the SDGs. It’s been two years since the adoption of the sustainable development goals by 193 member states of the United Nations. September 25 – 27, 2015, world leaders gathered for a


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Nonprofit leaders kick at NGO Regulatory Agency Bill Concerned about the restrictive nature of the NGO Regulatory Agency Bill, 123 nonprofit leaders on Tuesday 12 September struck back against the proposed Bill arguing that it is not ‘’fit for purpose’’ and should be ‘’killed”. Through a declaration issued at the end of a one-day national dialogue to discuss the Bill and its implications http://ift.tt/2x4RcRo

Concerned about the restrictive nature of the NGO Regulatory Agency Bill, 123 nonprofit leaders on Tuesday 12 September struck back against the proposed Bill arguing that it is not ‘’fit for purpose’’ and should be ‘’killed”. Through a declaration issued at the end of a one-day national dialogue to discuss the Bill and its implications


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Nigeria Presents National Voluntary Report at HLPF 2017 ‘I wish to reaffirm that Nigeria has clearly defined her part on the 2030 agenda – Adefulire says as Nigeria presents at the United Nations NEW YORK — Nigeria has made progress in integrating the SDGs into its national plans, participants at the United Nations High Level Political Forum on the SDGs were made to http://ift.tt/2vFLxNN

‘I wish to reaffirm that Nigeria has clearly defined her part on the 2030 agenda – Adefulire says as Nigeria presents at the United Nations NEW YORK — Nigeria has made progress in integrating the SDGs into its national plans, participants at the United Nations High Level Political Forum on the SDGs were made to


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Nigerians Speak Up on Internet Rights “We want an internet where everyone can create jobs and expand employment opportunities.” This demand was among many messages shared on social media during the #WebWeWantNG campaign led by A4AI-Nigeria coalition members as championed by the Nigeria Network of NGOs​. Held on June 14th, the campaign aimed to encourage citizens to contribute their input to the Nigerian http://ift.tt/2uINsld

“We want an internet where everyone can create jobs and expand employment opportunities.” This demand was among many messages shared on social media during the #WebWeWantNG campaign led by A4AI-Nigeria coalition members as championed by the Nigeria Network of NGOs​. Held on June 14th, the campaign aimed to encourage citizens to contribute their input to the Nigerian


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Strengthening Civic Participation around the Globe: Methods of Effective Campaigning. On May 9, 2017, the Civic Charter stakeholders’ workshop began in Kilimanjaro, Tanzania. The three-day workshop which was facilitated by Burkhard Gnärig of the International Civil Society Centre, Germany and Uyga Özesmi from Good4Trust.org in Turkey was aimed at developing a joint Civic Charter campaign to strengthen civic participation around the globe. Organized as the http://ift.tt/2rBru59

On May 9, 2017, the Civic Charter stakeholders’ workshop began in Kilimanjaro, Tanzania. The three-day workshop which was facilitated by Burkhard Gnärig of the International Civil Society Centre, Germany and Uyga Özesmi from Good4Trust.org in Turkey was aimed at developing a joint Civic Charter campaign to strengthen civic participation around the globe. Organized as the


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SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IS NOT CHARITY Students of the Centre for Sustainable Development, University of Ibadan and Civil Society Organizations were in attendance at the Nigeria Network of NGOs/Center for Sustainable Development seminar, themed Development in Practice: Advancing your career in sustainable development which was held on Friday, 26th May, 2016 at Bodija, Ibadan. Guest speaker at the seminar, Ms. Crystal http://ift.tt/2saWiqM

Students of the Centre for Sustainable Development, University of Ibadan and Civil Society Organizations were in attendance at the Nigeria Network of NGOs/Center for Sustainable Development seminar, themed Development in Practice: Advancing your career in sustainable development which was held on Friday, 26th May, 2016 at Bodija, Ibadan. Guest speaker at the seminar, Ms. Crystal


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NNNGO AND CESDEV ORGANIZE CAREER ADVANCEMENT SEMINAR NNNGO AND CESDEV ORGANIZE CAREER ADVANCEMENT SEMINAR. By Oyindamola Aramide, Communications Officer, Nigeria Network of NGOs. As part of efforts to boost the employability status of young Nigerians and ensure the overall growth of the development practice in the country, The Nigeria Network of NGOs, (NNNGO) in conjunction with Center for Sustainable Development (CESDEV), http://ift.tt/2rTxbIF

NNNGO AND CESDEV ORGANIZE CAREER ADVANCEMENT SEMINAR.   By Oyindamola Aramide, Communications Officer, Nigeria Network of NGOs. As part of efforts to boost the employability status of young Nigerians and ensure the overall growth of the development practice in the country, The Nigeria Network of NGOs, (NNNGO) in conjunction with Center for Sustainable Development (CESDEV),


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BEDROCK OF SOCIETY Today (May 15) is the International Family Day, NNNGO’s Ilori Olaife, NNNGO’s Communications Officer, provides her thoughts on the situation families around the world. All thoughts and opinions expressed are those of the author and does not necessarily reflect NNNGOs opinion. Thursday, May 15, is World Family Day, a global initiative by the United Nations http://ift.tt/2qiEyLp

Today (May 15) is the International Family Day, NNNGO’s Ilori Olaife, NNNGO’s Communications Officer, provides her thoughts on the situation families around the world. All thoughts and opinions expressed are those of the author and does not necessarily reflect NNNGOs opinion. Thursday, May 15, is World Family Day, a global initiative by the United Nations


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PRESS RELEASE: NIGERIA NETWORK OF NGOS (NNNGO) LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE The Nigeria Network of NGOs on May 3, 2017 officially launched its new and highly technologically advanced website. The launch which is part of the Network’s list of achievable for the year 2017 comes at a particularly crucial time as it is set to usher in more exciting changes and improvement for and from the Network. The new website which is outfitted with aesthetically pleasing views of events organized by the Network in recent times also features a New logo which heralds the upcoming twenty-fifth anniversary, Menus which comprise items ranging from information about previous conferences held by the organization, News on various happenings, Resources as well as information on Membership and the YRK Award. There is the inclusion of an announcement section which is intended to contain information on minor and major events the Network would be engaged in henceforth. Amazing multimedia features, policy and project updates as well as polls and surveys are part of some of the additions to the website to enable members and the general public is privy to the inner workings of the Nigeria Network of NGOs. About the Nigeria Network of NGOs The Nigeria Network of NGOs is the first generic membership body for civil society organizations in Nigeria that facilitates effective advocacy on issues of poverty and other developmental issues. The Network was established in August 1992 by 60 representatives of non-governmental organizations across Nigeria as part of efforts to combat challenges facing the operation of civil society organizations in Nigeria. Currently, it represents over one thousand and eight hundred organizations ranging from small group working at the local levels to larger networks working at the national level. Contacts For more information, please contact Oyindamola Aramide; Communications Officer, Nigeria Network of NGOs, 151, Akwonjo Road, Egbeda Lagos, Phone Number: 07065160956. Email Address: nnngo@nnngo.org Twitter: @nnngo Facebook: Nigeria Network of NGOs Website: www.nnngo.org http://ift.tt/2pOKXxD

The Nigeria Network of NGOs on May 3, 2017 officially launched its new and highly technologically advanced website. The launch which is part of the Network’s list of achievable for the year 2017 comes at a particularly crucial time as it is set to usher in more exciting changes and improvement for and from the Network.

The new website which is outfitted with aesthetically pleasing views of events organized by the Network in recent times also features a New logo which heralds the upcoming twenty-fifth anniversary, Menus which comprise items ranging from information about previous conferences held by the organization, News on various happenings, Resources as well as information on Membership and the YRK Award.

There is the inclusion of an announcement section which is intended to contain information on minor and major events the Network would be engaged in henceforth. Amazing multimedia features, policy and project updates as well as polls and surveys are part of some of the additions to the website to enable members and the general public is privy to the inner workings of the Nigeria Network of NGOs.

About the Nigeria Network of NGOs

The Nigeria Network of NGOs is the first generic membership body for civil society organizations in Nigeria that facilitates effective advocacy on issues of poverty and other developmental issues.

The Network was established in August 1992 by 60 representatives of non-governmental organizations across Nigeria as part of efforts to combat challenges facing the operation of civil society organizations in Nigeria. Currently, it represents over one thousand and eight hundred organizations ranging from small group working at the local levels to larger networks working at the national level.

Contacts

For more information, please contact

Oyindamola Aramide; Communications Officer, Nigeria Network of NGOs,

151, Akwonjo Road, Egbeda Lagos,

Phone Number: 07065160956.

Email Address: nnngo@nnngo.org

Twitter: @nnngo

Facebook: Nigeria Network of NGOs

Website: www.nnngo.org

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THE FIGHT TO LIVE … and the man died. If he could have survived the ordeal, perhaps only TIME might have whispered, but no! TIME was wicked!! Time did not tell and so the man continued with his official activities regardless of the employer’s insensitivity and upon his continuance dedicated diligence, intelligence, knowledge and competence, he died still. None of his great attributes unfortunately could forestall the impending death nor call for his redemption, and so he died, YES HE DID DIE. Occupational Health as defined by the joint committee of the ILO/WHO (1950) is the promotion and maintenance of the highest degree of physical, mental and social well-being of workers in all occupation. Employers must thus be able to take responsibilities of hazards between the stipulated official hours. According to International Labour Organization, it was estimated that there were 4,821 workplace fatalities across all industries in 2014, up from 4,585 fatalities in 2013. It was also recorded that construction, transportation, warehousing, agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting remain worldwide the industries with the highest numbers of workplace fatalities and each of them has risen from 4-16% since 2013. 91% of workplace fatalities in 2014 happened in private industries, up from 89% in 2013. Almost 19 million victims are exploited by private individuals or enterprises in the world. Another record shows still that worldwide, hundreds of thousands die in workplace accidents with millions dying of occupational diseases. Some employers violate employees’ human rights by dishing out some impossible and ridiculous tasks. Workers who however report these job hazards or job injuries are fired or disciplined cum denial of health insurance, as a result, each year thousands of workers are killed and millions more injured or diseased because of the insensitive nature of such callous employers. In a developing economy as seen in Nigeria where there are no accurate data and laws are not enforced, the figures of job hazards may be higher and Nigeria as a member of the United Nations hence adopted the conventions and recommendations of the ILO. In addition is the country’s own labour law as spelt out in the laws of Labour Act Cap L1 under Nigeria laws (2004). The Factories’ act of 2004, the Workmen’s compensation act of 1987 and the labour safety, health and welfare bill of 2012 are all important documents aimed at protecting the health and safety of the Nigerian workers. Of a truth, organizations exist for the major purpose of making profit, of course making use of the employees’ expertise. Be that as it may there must be an understanding that the health, safety and welfare of employees must not be jeopardised for no reason, hence the clarion call for employers to be more sensitive to the safety of their employees. Employers must also be aware of the negative effects of the psychosocial hazards that may affect workers as a result of overwork with the consequences of work-related stress. Stress, according to research can lead to disorders such as anxiety, exhaustion and cardiovascular disease, while factors such as high job demands, lack of support and conflict with co-workers, recession effects, greater competition, loftier expectations and longer hours can cause employers’ break-down. IMAGE An effective program to carry out risk assessments and prevent workplace stress and at the same time ensuring that there is a hundred percent safety at work place include; *Proper identification of psychosocial risks and assessment of work performance and personal problems. *All accidents in the workplace should be reported to the employer, who should record the details of the incident. Reporting the accident will help to safeguard social welfare and other rights. *Employers should carry out separate risk assessments in relation to pregnant employees. Time spent on health and safety leave should be treated as though the employee has been in employment. *One of the employer’s duties is also to prevent improper conduct or behaviour (which includes bullying amongst staff). *Employers must prevent harassment in the work place. *Under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 the employee may not be victimised for exercising his or her rights under safety and health legislation such as making a complaint. This means that the employer may not penalise an employee by dismissal or in some other way, for example, by disciplinary action or by being treated less favourably than other employees *There must be room for sick leave and sick pay Employers and other stakeholders must ensure that occupational health and safety of every employee is for the benefit of all and is guaranteed because when irresponsible organizations put production first, workers can pay a deadly price. http://ift.tt/2p6Xb4a

… and the man died. If he could have survived the ordeal, perhaps only TIME might have whispered, but no! TIME was wicked!! Time did not tell and so the man continued with his official activities regardless of the employer’s insensitivity and upon his continuance dedicated diligence, intelligence, knowledge and competence, he died still. None of his great attributes unfortunately could forestall the impending death nor call for his redemption, and so he died, YES HE DID DIE.

Occupational Health as defined by the joint committee of the ILO/WHO (1950) is the promotion and maintenance of the highest degree of physical, mental and social well-being of workers in all occupation. Employers must thus be able to take responsibilities of hazards between the stipulated official hours.

According to International Labour Organization, it was estimated that there were 4,821 workplace fatalities across all industries in 2014, up from 4,585 fatalities in 2013. It was also recorded that construction, transportation, warehousing, agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting remain worldwide the industries with the highest numbers of workplace fatalities and each of them has risen from 4-16% since 2013. 91% of workplace fatalities in 2014 happened in private industries, up from 89% in 2013. Almost 19 million victims are exploited by private individuals or enterprises in the world.

Another record shows still that worldwide, hundreds of thousands die in workplace accidents with millions dying of occupational diseases. Some employers violate employees’ human rights by dishing out some impossible and ridiculous tasks. Workers who however report these job hazards or job injuries are fired or disciplined cum denial of health insurance, as a result, each year thousands of workers are killed and millions more injured or diseased because of the insensitive nature of such callous employers.

In a developing economy as seen in Nigeria where there are no accurate data and laws are not enforced, the figures of job hazards may be higher and Nigeria as a member of the United Nations hence adopted the conventions and recommendations of the ILO. In addition is the country’s own labour law as spelt out in the laws of Labour Act Cap L1 under Nigeria laws (2004). The Factories’ act of 2004, the Workmen’s compensation act of 1987 and the labour safety, health and welfare bill of 2012 are all important documents aimed at protecting the health and safety of the Nigerian workers.

Of a truth, organizations exist for the major purpose of making profit, of course making use of the employees’ expertise. Be that as it may there must be an understanding that the health, safety and welfare of employees must not be jeopardised for no reason, hence the clarion call for employers to be more sensitive to the safety of their employees.

Employers must also be aware of the negative effects of the psychosocial hazards that may affect workers as a result of overwork with the consequences of work-related stress. Stress, according to research can lead to disorders such as anxiety, exhaustion and cardiovascular disease, while factors such as high job demands, lack of support and conflict with co-workers, recession effects, greater competition, loftier expectations and longer hours can cause employers’ break-down.

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An effective program to carry out risk assessments and prevent workplace stress and at the same time ensuring that there is a hundred percent safety at work place include;

*Proper identification of psychosocial risks and assessment of work performance and personal problems.

*All accidents in the workplace should be reported to the employer, who should record the details of the incident. Reporting the accident will help to safeguard social welfare and other rights.

*Employers should carry out separate risk assessments in relation to pregnant employees. Time spent on health and safety leave should be treated as though the employee has been in employment.

*One of the employer’s duties is also to prevent improper conduct or behaviour (which includes bullying amongst staff).

*Employers must prevent harassment in the work place.

*Under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 the employee may not be victimised for exercising his or her rights under safety and health legislation such as making a complaint. This means that the employer may not penalise an employee by dismissal or in some other way, for example, by disciplinary action or by being treated less favourably than other employees

*There must be room for sick leave and sick pay

Employers and other stakeholders must ensure that occupational health and safety of every employee is for the benefit of all and is guaranteed because when irresponsible organizations put production first, workers can pay a deadly price.

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KICKING OUT MALARIA As the world celebrates the world malaria day, our Communications Officer Olaife Ilori provides staggering statistics and updates on the progress made so far to build a malaria free world. One of the Sustainable Development Goals is to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages and in keeping up with this goal THE MOSQUITOES are thus making it seemingly impossible with their overtly schemed route to ensuring that this one goal does not see the light of day. Malaria is a life-threatening blood disease caused by parasites transmitted to humans through the bite of the Anopheles mosquito. Once an infected mosquito bites a human and transmits the parasites, those parasites multiply in the host’s liver before infecting and destroying red blood cells. When an infected mosquito bites a human host, the parasite enters the bloodstream and lays dormant within the liver. For the next 5 to 16 days, the host will show no symptoms but the malaria parasite will begin multiplying asexually. The new malaria parasites are then released into the bloodstream when the red blood cells are infected and begin to multiply again. Some malaria parasites, however, remain in the liver and are not released until later, resulting in recurrence upon an unaffected mosquito being infected once it feeds on an infected individual, and the cycle begins again with the readied symptoms which include cold sensation, shivering, fever, headaches, vomiting, sweats followed by a return to normal temperature, with tiredness. Globally, an estimated 214 million cases of malaria occur annually and 3.2 billion people are at risk of infection. Approximately 438,000 deaths were attributed to malaria in 2015, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, where an estimated 90% of all malaria deaths occur. Upon this record, malaria remains still one of the most severe global public health problems worldwide, particularly in Africa, where Nigeria has the greatest number of malaria cases. Nigeria, suffering from the world’s greatest malaria burden, with approximately 51 million cases and 207,000 deaths reported annually (approximately 30% of the total malaria burden in Africa), while 97% of the total population (roughly 173 million) is at risk of massive infection. Malaria accounts for 60% of outpatient visits to hospitals which always lead to 11% maternal mortality and 30% child mortality, especially among children less than 5 years. This devastating disease affects the country’s economic productivity, resulting in an estimated monetary loss of about 132 billion Naira in treatment costs, prevention, and other indirect costs. Since 2000, malaria prevention has played an important role in reducing cases and deaths, primarily through the scale up of insecticide-treated nets and indoor spraying with insecticides. In 2008, the National Malaria Control Programme (NMCP) in Nigeria adopted a specific plan, the goal of which is to reduce 50% of the malaria burden by 2013 by achieving at least 80% coverage of long-lasting mosquito nets together with other measures, such as 20% of houses in targeted areas receiving Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS), and treatment with two doses of intermittent preventative therapy (IPT) for pregnant women who visit antenatal care clinics. To this effect, the percentage of households with at least one mosquito nets increased to over 70% by 2010, compared to 5% in 2008 with a high rate coming from Kano State, North Central Nigeria. While in 2015 across other parts of Sub Saharan Africa, an estimated 53% of the population at risk reportedly slept under a treated net compared to 30% in 2010 together with the preventive treatment for pregnant woman. According to the latest estimates from WHO, many countries with ongoing malaria transmission have reduced their disease burden significantly. On a global scale, new malaria cases fell by 21% between 2010 and 2015, the death rates fell by 29%. Be that as it may, the pace of progress must be greatly accelerated upon this, WHO’s Global Technical Strategy for Malaria has thus called for a 40% reduction in malaria cases and deaths by 90% by year 2030, compared to the 2015 estimation. 2017 is recording a slow and steady progress as it were and with this year’s global theme which is End Malaria for Good, it is indeed hoped that Malaria will be ended for good. http://ift.tt/2pWGUjo

As the world celebrates the world malaria day, our Communications Officer Olaife Ilori provides staggering statistics and updates on the progress made so far to build a malaria free world.

One of the Sustainable Development Goals is to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages and in keeping up with this goal THE MOSQUITOES are thus making it seemingly impossible with their overtly schemed route to ensuring that this one goal does not see the light of day.

Malaria is a life-threatening blood disease caused by parasites transmitted to humans through the bite of the Anopheles mosquito. Once an infected mosquito bites a human and transmits the parasites, those parasites multiply in the host’s liver before infecting and destroying red blood cells.

When an infected mosquito bites a human host, the parasite enters the bloodstream and lays dormant within the liver. For the next 5 to 16 days, the host will show no symptoms but the malaria parasite will begin multiplying asexually. The new malaria parasites are then released into the bloodstream when the red blood cells are infected and begin to multiply again. Some malaria parasites, however, remain in the liver and are not released until later, resulting in recurrence upon an unaffected mosquito being infected once it feeds on an infected individual, and the cycle begins again with the readied symptoms which include cold sensation, shivering, fever, headaches, vomiting, sweats followed by a return to normal temperature, with tiredness.

Globally, an estimated 214 million cases of malaria occur annually and 3.2 billion people are at risk of infection. Approximately 438,000 deaths were attributed to malaria in 2015, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, where an estimated 90% of all malaria deaths occur. Upon this record, malaria remains still one of the most severe global public health problems worldwide, particularly in Africa, where Nigeria has the greatest number of malaria cases.

Nigeria, suffering from the world’s greatest malaria burden, with approximately 51 million cases and 207,000 deaths reported annually (approximately 30% of the total malaria burden in Africa), while 97% of the total population (roughly 173 million) is at risk of massive infection. Malaria accounts for 60% of outpatient visits to hospitals which always lead to 11% maternal mortality and 30% child mortality, especially among children less than 5 years. This devastating disease affects the country’s economic productivity, resulting in an estimated monetary loss of about 132 billion Naira in treatment costs, prevention, and other indirect costs.

Since 2000, malaria prevention has played an important role in reducing cases and deaths, primarily through the scale up of insecticide-treated nets and indoor spraying with insecticides. In 2008, the National Malaria Control Programme (NMCP) in Nigeria adopted a specific plan, the goal of which is to reduce 50% of the malaria burden by 2013 by achieving at least 80% coverage of long-lasting mosquito nets together with other measures, such as 20% of houses in targeted areas receiving Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS), and treatment with two doses of intermittent preventative therapy (IPT) for pregnant women who visit antenatal care clinics. To this effect, the percentage of households with at least one mosquito nets increased to over 70% by 2010, compared to 5% in 2008 with a high rate coming from Kano State, North Central Nigeria.

While in 2015 across other parts of Sub Saharan Africa, an estimated 53% of the population at risk reportedly slept under a treated net compared to 30% in 2010 together with the preventive treatment for pregnant woman.

According to the latest estimates from WHO, many countries with ongoing malaria transmission have reduced their disease burden significantly. On a global scale, new malaria cases fell by 21% between 2010 and 2015, the death rates fell by 29%. Be that as it may, the pace of progress must be greatly accelerated upon this, WHO’s Global Technical Strategy for Malaria has thus called for a 40% reduction in malaria cases and deaths by 90% by year 2030, compared to the 2015 estimation.

2017 is recording a slow and steady progress as it were and with this year’s global theme which is End Malaria for Good, it is indeed hoped that Malaria will be ended for good.

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