Benue State Approves N294.5 Million for 2026 Malaria Campaign

Benue State has approved a counterpart fund of N294.5 million for the 2026 malaria campaign. This funding aims to support efforts in combating malaria within the state.

22 Aug, 14:32 — 22 Aug, 20:20

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Why this matters

Malaria remains a significant public health challenge in Nigeria, particularly among children, leading to high morbidity and mortality rates. This funding commitment by the Benue State Government is crucial for implementing preventative measures and improving child health outcomes in the region.

Key entitiesBenue State Government Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) Campaign

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Benue State Government approved N294.53 million for the 2026 malaria campaign
The funding is for the Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) Campaign
The campaign aims to protect children from malaria

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The Benue State Government approved N294.53 million as counterpart funding.

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The funding is for the 2026 Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) Campaign.

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The campaign aims to protect children across the state from malaria.

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punch-ngMostly Factual4d ago

Benue approves N294.53m counterpart funding for malaria campaign

Benue State Government approves N294.53m counterpart funding for the 2026 Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention campaign, demonstrating commitment to child heal Read More: https://punchng.com/benue-approves-n294-53m-counterpart-funding-for-malaria-campaign/

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vanguard-ngMixed3d ago

Benue approves N294.5m counterpart fund for 2026 malaria campaign

The Benue state government has approved the sum of N294.53 million as counterpart funding for the 2026 Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) Campaign aimed at protecting children across the state from malaria. The post Benue approves N294.5m counterpart fund for 2026 malaria campaign appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Emmanuel Okogba

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First report: punch-ng · 22 Aug, 14:32|Full coverage: 2 · 6h|Window: 6h

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Benue State Approves N294.5 Million for 2026 Malaria Campaign

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Benue approves N294.53m counterpart funding for malaria campaign

Benue approves N294.5m counterpart fund for 2026 malaria campaign

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Benue approves N294.53m counterpart funding for malaria campaign

Benue approves N294.5m counterpart fund for 2026 malaria campaign

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