A
new study conducted by scientists at the Nigeria Institute of Medical
Research, Yaba, Lagos, has revealed that mosquitoes in 18 states of the
country have developed resistance to insecticide nets.
The states are:
The outcome of the study, which was presented in NIMR on Tuesday, identified mosquito resistance to insectides as a major threat to the eradication of malaria in Nigeria by 2030.
Nigeria has distributed over 182 million long-lasting insecticide-treated nets since 2003 till date.
Awolola said the result of the study meant that Nigeria would record a sharp increase in malaria deaths in the 18 states where mosquitoes had developed resistance to these treated nets without quick intervention.
The states are:
- Jigawa, Katsina, Kebbi, Sokoto, Zamfara, Benue, Kwara, Nasarawa,
- Niger, Plateau, Anambra, Enugu, Rivers, Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, Osun and Oyo states.
The outcome of the study, which was presented in NIMR on Tuesday, identified mosquito resistance to insectides as a major threat to the eradication of malaria in Nigeria by 2030.
Nigeria has distributed over 182 million long-lasting insecticide-treated nets since 2003 till date.
Awolola said the result of the study meant that Nigeria would record a sharp increase in malaria deaths in the 18 states where mosquitoes had developed resistance to these treated nets without quick intervention.
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