Nasarawa, US Govt to Distribute 1.8 Million Mosquito Nets in Malaria Fight

The Nasarawa State Government, in collaboration with the United States Government and the National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP), is set to distribute 1.8 million insecticide-treated mosquito nets across the state to strengthen the fight against malaria.

The Honourable Commissioner for Health, Dr. Gaza Gwamna, announced this during a media parley in Lafia, disclosing that household registration and mapping will take place from November 15–21, 2026, while the distribution of nets is scheduled for December 6–12, 2026.

About 9,000 trained personnel will visit households across the 147 electoral wards in the 13 Local Government Areas to register eligible residents.

The Commissioner noted that sustained interventions have reduced malaria prevalence in the state from 25% in 2018 to 11% currently, reaffirming the government's commitment to further reducing the burden.

Residents are urged to cooperate with registration teams, keep their registration slips safely for collection, and make proper use of the nets once distributed.

Together, we can protect our families and build a malaria-free Nasarawa.