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Médecins Sans Frontières has called for expanded malaria interventions in northern Nigeria, warning that malaria cases continue to rise during the rainy season across states such as Katsina, Kebbi and Sokoto.
Speaking during an event to mark World Malaria Day 2026 in Katsina, MSF Acting Medical Team Leader, Dr. Ali Nuradeen, said malaria remains a major health threat to children under five and pregnant women.
He noted that malaria cases usually peak between June and August, with northern states recording similar infection patterns during the rainy season.
Nuradeen also highlighted the strong link between malaria and malnutrition among children, explaining that poor nutrition weakens immunity and increases the risk of severe malaria.
According to him, MSF treated about 26,000 children in Katsina in 2025, with malaria ranking among the top illnesses managed at its facilities.
He stressed that malaria is preventable and treatable through early testing, proper medication, mosquito nets and Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention.
Nuradeen added that vaccination programmes and intensified interventions have already contributed to a reduction in malaria cases between 2024 and 2025.
He urged governments and health stakeholders to sustain efforts to eliminate malaria, saying the goal is achievable with stronger interventions and public awareness.
