Coca-Cola, Exxon Mobil partner over malaria burden

More than 150 persons living with intellectual disabilities (mostly athletes of the Special Olympics Nigeria) received free Malaria and HIV testing and were provided with insecticide treated mosquito nets at St. Finbarr’s College, Akoka, Yaba, Lagos. About 500 Akoka community members also received free testing for Malaria and HIV while about 3,000 persons who attended the […]

More than 150 persons living with intellectual disabilities (mostly athletes of the Special Olympics Nigeria) received free Malaria and HIV testing and were provided with insecticide treated mosquito nets at St. Finbarr’s College, Akoka, Yaba, Lagos.
 About 500 Akoka community members also received free testing for Malaria and HIV while about 3,000 persons who attended the event received counselling on Malaria and HIV prevention and treatment.
Speaking on the initiative, the National Director, Special Olympics Nigeria, Ms. Naomi Saliu-Lawal, said, “We look forward to a time when malaria will be better managed and there will be fewer casualties. We will continue to educate people about malaria and provide health care services with our partners.”
Communications Manager, Coca-Cola Nigeria Limited, Sam Umukoro said, “Coca-Cola is committed to leveraging the power of partnerships such as this one to promote the health and wellbeing of our communities. We recognise that when our communities are healthy and sustainable then businesses can thrive.”