Summary of Reports from the Country Representatives: Nigeria

Malaria Situation: Malaria is the major cause of mortality and morbidity in Nigeria and accounts for 25% of infant mortality and 30% of child mortality. 50% of the population has at least one malaria attack/year. Malaria Control: Malaria is holoendemic in the rural areas and P. falciparum accounts for 90% of all malaria infections. The predominant vector in the savannah and cities is An. arabiensis with An. funestus in the forest and An. gambiae present where there is permanent water. Permethrin resistance has been found south of Benin but in the north the population is still susceptible. Pyrethroid treated bednets work effectively and are strongly promoted. The possible occurrence of urban populations of An. arabiensis in large towns could provide potential field sites for evaluation of SIT for An. arabiensis control.