14/06/2026
WHEN HEALTHCARE REACHES THE COMMUNITY, LIVES ARE SAVED: SILF CONTINUES ITS 2-MONTH MALARIA OUTREACH IN FCT"
As part Of SILF ongoing 2-Month Malaria Community Outreach Intervention across communities in the Federal Capital Territory, Sim Impacting Lives Foundation (SILF), with the support of the National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP) and the FCT Malaria Elimination Programme (FCTMEP), conducted a malaria outreach intervention on 13th June 2026 at Ungwan Hakimi, Orozo Community, Abuja.
For many families in underserved communities, access to timely malaria prevention, diagnosis, and treatment remains a challenge. Bringing these services directly to the community is often the difference between prolonged illness and timely recovery.
During the outreach, community members received malaria education, free testing, treatment services, and preventive care. Our engagement revealed the continued vulnerability of children to malaria, underscoring the urgent need for sustained investments in community-based health interventions that protect those most at risk.
Recognizing that malaria in pregnancy remains a major public health concern, eligible pregnant women were provided with Sulphadoxine-Pyrimethamine (SP) for malaria prevention, while pregnant women who were not attending Antenatal Care (ANC) services were identified and referred to health facilities to ensure they receive the care needed for safe pregnancies and healthy births.
This intervention reflects the power of collaboration in strengthening community health systems and ensuring that lifesaving services reach the people who need them most.
We extend our profound appreciation to the Honourable Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, the Honourable Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barr. Nyesom Wike, the National Coordinator of the National Malaria Elimination Programme, Dr. Nnenna Ogbulafor, the Executive Director of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr. Muyi Aina, and the FCT Malaria Elimination Programme for their exceptional leadership and commitment to improving health outcomes for Nigerians.