Nigeria: Malaria claims child’s life every two minutes in Africa — Oyo commissioner

Oyo State Commissioner for Health, Dr Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, has highlighted the alarming rate of malaria-related deaths in Africa, stating that a child dies every two minutes due to the disease. Dr Ajetunmobi emphasised the urgent need for continued efforts to combat malaria, which remains a significant public health threat in Nigeria.

Dr Ajetunmbi, who spoke at the commemoration of the 2025 World Malaria Day at the Akinyele Local Government Area, said Nigeria carries the highest…