From Tahir Mohamed, Dutse

The Global Fund Malaria Project in conjunction with jigawa state government will commence the distribution of over 3 million Insecticide Treated Nets from 24-28 of this month to the people of jigawa state, this was disclosed by Dr. Rilwan M. Anka, Malaria Consortium Campaign Director.

Speaking during a media parley on Malaria Consortium Vigorous Campaign on Malaria Prevention and Control to 27 LGA'S in 288 poling wards in jigawa state further said it was expected that over 6.8m doses of SPAQ will also be distributed to children aged 3-59 months.

According to him, the distribution of ITN will be a double phase approach ( Mobilization in the household, then onward distribution at designated distribution points) while SPAQ administration will be a household door- to- door approach.

In his remarks Bilya Haruna Malaria Programme Manager, says every eligible child aged 3 - 59 months is expected to receive SPAQ if the ward or LGA is not tergetted

to receive ITN's during the mass campaign. ITN is effective in reducing malaria transmission, as well it will be widely used as a cost effective measure.

He called on beneficiaries to make proper use of the integrated mosquito nets. Also caution them to aired the nets under a shade for 24 hrs before hanging and sleeping inside. Bring down the old nets and hang the new ones.

The Campaign is led by the jigawa state Ministry of Health through the state Malaria Elimination Program with the National Malaria Elimination Programme and  Malaria Consortium serving as the implementing partner.