Eneh Stanley Chinedu, Obi Chidera Gabriel, Ekwebene Onyeka Chukwudalu, Edeh Gabriel Chidera, Awoso Oluwabusayo, Udoewah Samson Adiaetok, Onukansi Francisca Ogochukwu, Ikhuoria Ogechi Vinaprisca, Okoli Ikechukwu Alex, Ojo Temitope Olumuyiwa
Department of Community Health, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun, Nigeria.
IVAN Research Institute, University of Nigeria, Enugu, Nigeria.
Malar J. 2025 Jun 9;24(1):183. doi: 10.1186/s12936-025-05391-w.
Malaria remains a critical public health challenge in Nigeria, with the country bearing the highest global burden of the disease. Despite ongoing efforts, malaria continues to exact significant health, economic, and social tolls. Inspired by Egypt's successful malaria elimination strategies, this study explores actionable interventions that Nigeria can adapt to achieve sustainable malaria eradication. Egypt's achievements were driven by robust surveillance systems, vector control measures, political commitment, community engagement, and international collaboration. These strategies are assessed for scalability and applicability within Nigeria's unique socio-political and environmental context. Key focus areas include integrating advanced vector control techniques, strengthening healthcare infrastructure, and fostering cross-border partnerships to mitigate transboundary transmission. Additionally, innovative approaches to address drug resistance, enhance public awareness, and promote equitable access to diagnosis and treatment are discussed. The recent rollout of Nigeria's R21 malaria vaccine underscores the need for complementary strategies, such as environmental management and improved surveillance technologies. By adopting a holistic, multi-sectoral approach informed by Egypt's success, Nigeria can significantly reduce its malaria burden, enhance health outcomes, and contribute to global malaria eradication efforts. This study emphasizes the importance of sustained political will, resource allocation, and community participation in achieving long-term success in malaria control and elimination.
疟疾在尼日利亚仍然是一项严峻的公共卫生挑战，该国承担着全球最重的疟疾负担。尽管一直在努力，但疟疾仍在持续造成重大的健康、经济和社会损失。受埃及成功的疟疾消除战略启发，本研究探索了尼日利亚可以采用的可行干预措施，以实现可持续的疟疾根除。埃及的成就得益于强大的监测系统、病媒控制措施、政治承诺、社区参与和国际合作。这些战略在尼日利亚独特的社会政治和环境背景下，对其可扩展性和适用性进行了评估。关键重点领域包括整合先进的病媒控制技术、加强医疗基础设施以及建立跨境伙伴关系以减轻跨境传播。此外，还讨论了应对耐药性、提高公众意识以及促进公平获得诊断和治疗的创新方法。尼日利亚最近推出的R21疟疾疫苗凸显了对环境管理和改进监测技术等补充战略的需求。通过借鉴埃及的成功经验，采取全面、多部门的方法，尼日利亚能够大幅减轻其疟疾负担，改善健康成果，并为全球疟疾根除努力做出贡献。本研究强调了持续的政治意愿、资源分配和社区参与对于在疟疾控制和消除方面取得长期成功的重要性。
