Nigeria

Introduction

Malaria transmission in Nigeria takes place all year round in the south but is more seasonal in the northern regions. The annual reported number of malaria cases in 2010 was 3,873,463 with 197,216 deaths.

Progress

Nigeria continues to make progress with malaria control, and has distributed sufficient nets to reach an operational coverage of 51% of its distribution target. The country has also banned oral artemisinin-based monotherapies and introduced Community Case Management for malaria. There has been improvement in public sector ACT coverage and efforts are being made to match private sector availability as well. The removal of tariffs on LLINs, and RDTs are also achievements.

Impact

The annual reported number of malaria cases in 2010 was 3,873,463 with 197,216 deaths.

Key Challenges

• The Global Fund Phase 2 application was delayed due to weak quantifications.
• The LLIN distribution is stalled due to the suspension of World Bank resources.
• The uncertainties around the continuation of the AMFm threaten ACT supply in public and private sectors.
• Presence of banned oral artemisinin-based monotherapies and other monotherapies on the open market.
• Tariffs on insecticides and malaria medicines still exist.
• Health management information system weaknesses and sub-optimal capacity at sub-national levels, affect surveillance and general M&E leading to delays and under-reporting.