ACTs remain effective against malaria, and here's how to take them

Pharmacist Jeff Unadike, reiterates treatment does not mean eradication or prevent subsequent exposure to malaria parasite. The use of Insecticides treated nets, insecticide sprays along side drug treatments are measures to be adopted to completely eradicate malaria. #NOIPollsOnDataChat

In a malaria poll conducted in April 2023, Nigerians believe malaria is one of the most worrisome health challenge in the country, Should anti-malarial drug resistance be a cause for concern? Pharm. Jeff Unadike, Zonal Institutional Manager (North) @elbepharma1603 had this and more to share on drug resistance. #NOIPollsOnDataChat

Immigration contributes to the growth of a country's population, expands the labor force, and majorly contributes to the gross domestic product (GDP) of a country (via filling the capacity gap). Listen to policy expert, Ndukwe Ukoha speak on the impact of migration on labour and economy.

Recent wave of Nigerians relocating out of the country represents the largest movement of people out of the country. A cross-section of Nigerians, mostly youth, are scrambling to relocate to some other country where they can find employment, security, and contentment.

Amb. Angela Nworgu emphasizes a need for synergy amongst relevant agencies and stakeholders towards addressing migration issues and protecting citizens rights in host countries.

Nigeria should worry about the growing trend of migration given the profile of those relocating. Over 10,000 citizens relocated to Canada in the first quarter of 2023.

Ambassador Angela Nworgu, sharing the experiences, challenges and effects of illegal migration thus emphasizing the need for awareness and enlightenment campaigns.

According to @noipollslimited2126 migration survey, Nigerians believe those abroad are better off in terms of "Opportunities" (54 percent) and Financial Stability (52 percent). Here is what former UN Ambassador, Angela Nworgu had to say on #DataChat.

Deputy Director National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), - Khadijah Ade-Abolade, speaks on systems in place by the agency to deal with adverse reactions from vaccination. #NOIPollsConverge #ConvergeforMalaria

Efficient vaccine distribution and delivery requires the right logistic system and adopting existing setups through the primary health care who are responsible for vaccination. - @JAnyantiSFH #ConvergeforMalaria #NOIPollsConverge

More on the #ConvergeForMalaria, Dr. Emmanuel Shekarau reiterated an advocacy, communication & mobilization team have partnered in developing communications & strategies in ensuring the right information for vaccine uptake. #NOIPollsConverge

Migration is as old as time, the reason people move however the recent wave of Nigerians relocating out of the country identifies as the largest movement of Nigerians out of the country since the end of the civil war. On #NOIPollsVoxPop here's what citizens had to say on the migration trend.

In Engaging communities various strategies have been developed by stakeholders pre the official roll out of the malaria vaccine putting to consideration limited amount G.A.V. I will be giving. #NOIPollsConverge #ConvergeforMalaria

Dr. Olusola Oresanya, Senior Country Technical Coordinator Malaria Consortium stressed the need for proper awareness and sensitization of the vaccine. People need to know about its availability, where it is available, how much of it should be taken & the target audience. #NOIPollsConverge #ConvergforMalaria

The Covid pandemic saw the incapacitation of Nigeria due to its dependent on other Government. Deputy Director, @NAFDACNIGERIA - Khadijah Ade Abolade speaks on the role of local players in vaccine production.

Also, Khadijah Ade Abolade speaks on key considerations in approving the R21 Vaccine in Nigeria. #NOIPollsConverge #ConvergeforMalaria

While the #NOIPollsConverge symposium featured various conversations on the #MalariaVaccine, Dr. Khadija Ade Abolade, at the event intimates the status of the R21 Malaria Vaccine in Nigeria and @NAFDAC’s plan for a follow up with a phase 4 trial to give more credence to results seen from previous trials. #NOIPollsConverge #ConvergeforMalaria

Malaria Vaccine development and acceptability in Nigeria is seen as a welcome development. – Dr. Emmanuel Shekarau, National Malaria Elimination Programme. #NOIPollsConverge #ConvergeforMalaria

Here is an opportunity to listen, learn, dialogue & have your questions on malaria vaccine answered. Malaria Vaccine: Accelerating Development, Strengthening Efforts.

In Nigeria, with a population of nearly 200 million people, complex diseases such as cancer are currently emerging as a critical health care priority for the future. Project Coordinator @projectpinkblue3059 - Gloria Okwu speaking on the toxicity of cancer while emphasizing the need for more advocacy and support on @noipollslimited2126 #DataChat.

In Nigeria, with a population of nearly 200 million people, complex diseases such as cancer are currently emerging as a critical health care priority for the future. Project Coordinator @projectpinkblue3059 - Gloria Okwu speaks on the prevalence of cancer disease on @noipollslimited2126 #DataChat.

Nigeria’s power grid has collapsed quite a few times with the most recent in April 2022. Is the constant grid collapse a problem of infrastructure? Dr. Kalu Ukoha, CEO Energy Support Group Africa had this to say on #DataChat.

Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation, 63 years of independence, is electricity really available? Here is what Dr. Kalu Ukoha, CEO Energy Support Group Africa had to say on #DataChat.

The lack of reliable power is a substantial constraint for citizens and businesses, resulting in annual economic losses estimated at $26.2 billion (₦10.1 trillion) which is equivalent to about 2 percent of the GDP.

Expectations of a new democratic government.

On Universal Children's Day, Data Chat looks at figures surrounding the reason to protect the rights of every child