Beginning November 8, 2026, Kogi State will team up with the Malaria Consortium and the National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP) to provide 3.1 million insecticide-treated nets to families throughout the region by November 15, 2026.
State Officials Announce Mass Net Distribution
Maji Enoch, speaking on behalf of Health Commissioner Abdulazeez Adams Adeiza, revealed these plans during a media briefing for the Kogi State Insecticide-Treated Universal Coverage Campaign. The initiative falls under the state’s broader malaria elimination strategy, targeting all 21 local government areas to curb infections and improve preventive health measures.
Enoch confirmed that a total of 3,141,485 nets will be handed out to households, emphasizing the campaign’s role in easing malaria’s impact on the population.
Malaria continues to pose serious health risks, leading to missed school and workdays, lower productivity, and financial strain from medical expenses and lost wages, officials stated.
Meanwhile, Kogi State’s infection rate stood at 8.9%, he noted.
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Public health experts stress that using insecticide-treated nets cuts malaria transmission by up to 50% in sub-Saharan Africa, making them a critical prevention tool.
Kogi State has not received free mosquito nets in the past nine years, making this campaign a vital chance for residents to enhance protection against the disease at home.
Distribution teams will visit homes to register individuals and provide nets at no cost. Recipients must air their nets in the shade for 24 hours before use to ensure effectiveness.
The state government urged full cooperation with distributors and proper net usage, stressing that collective participation is essential to reducing malaria infections and achieving a malaria-free Kogi State.
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