REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) – ENGAGEMENT OF MALARIA IN HUMANITARIAN SETTING CONSULTANT (MHS) FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE NEW MALARIA STRATEGIC PLAN (MSP) June 30, 2020 NMEP Post in Publications REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) – ENGAGEMENT OF MALARIA IN HUMANITARIAN SETTING CONSULTANT (MHS) FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE NEW MALARIA STRATEGIC PLAN (MSP) Malaria remains a major cause of illness and death in the African Region. In Nigeria, it is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality accounting for about 30% of childhood deaths and 11% of maternal deaths. It is estimated by WHO that about 53 million cases occur annually. Nigeria accounts for 53% of malaria cases in West Africa and about 25% of the global malaria burden. It is also estimated that 81,640 deaths occur in Nigeria annually (about 9 deaths per hour). This is about 45% of total malaria deaths in West Africa and 19% of global malaria death. Additionally, at least one billion USD is lost each year as a direct result of malaria infections making malaria a leading cause of poverty, low productivity, and reduced school attendance. CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE
