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The Centre for 21st Century Issues (C21st), a Lagos-based civil society organisation (CSO), has joined the global community in observing World Malaria Day 2025, with a focus on the urgent need to adopt climate-resilient and gender-responsive strategies to tackle malaria across Nigeria.
Malaria continues to be a pressing public health issue, especially in urban informal settlements and underserved rural communities. Climate change is compounding the challenge, leading to increased flooding, stagnant water, and poor waste management, which all contribute to the spread of malaria. These risks disproportionately affect women, children, and other vulnerable groups.
C21st emphasises the need for government at all levels to take proactive and inclusive measures to address the root causes of malaria through climate-smart policies and actions. As an organisation working at the intersection of climate justice, gender equality, and sustainable development, C21st urges the following:
- Improved waste management systems to eliminate breeding grounds for mosquitoes in urban markets and communities.
- Increased investment in clean and sustainable energy solutions such as clean cooking technologies that reduce indoor air pollution and promote healthier homes.
- Integration of gender and social inclusion in climate and health policies, ensuring that women and marginalized communities are not left behind.
- Support for education and public awareness on environmental health, particularly in malaria-prone areas.
C21st says it remains committed to amplifying the voices of vulnerable groups and advancing policy solutions that protect both people and the planet.
“On World Malaria Day, C21st reaffirms its call for stronger collaboration between government, civil society, and the private sector to eliminate malaria and build healthier, climate-resilient communities across Nigeria,” the group stated.
