The Benue State Ministry of Health, in partnership with the World Health Organisation and other development partners, has concluded a massive malaria prevention campaign that reached over 500,000 residents across the state. The campaign involved the distribution of insecticide-treated bed nets, indoor residual spraying, and the administration of seasonal malaria chemoprevention to children under five.

Malaria remains one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in Benue State, particularly among children and pregnant women. The campaign targeted communities in all 23 local government areas, with a special focus on rural and hard-to-reach areas where malaria prevalence is highest.

Health officials reported a positive response from communities, with high uptake of the bed nets and preventive medication. The state government has committed to sustaining the campaign as part of its long-term strategy to reduce malaria-related deaths to near zero by 2030.