In commemoration of this year’s world Malaria Day, itel through its Love Always On CSR Initiative in partnership with Amatem Soft Gel, on Saturday, donated relief materials, anti-malarial mosquito nets, mosquito repellent cream to over 1,500 families in Agboyi Ketu community of Lagos state.
Also, free medical tests were conducted for families in the community.
This move, according to the organisers, is part of global efforts to bring an end to malaria, especially among African children and pregnant women.
The Marketing Manager of itel for West Africa, Oke Umurhohwo while addressing journalists at the event said: “This is showing love to the community. Giving back to our communities is a project of love that we do with utter passion, and malaria is a disease that affects millions of people in Nigeria. So we’ve doctors on the ground who would test the community members.
“This is why we and Amatem Softgel have chosen to help reduce the burden of malaria in Agboyi Ketu Community. Together, we can “Harness innovation to reduce the malaria disease burden and save lives.” He added.
Also speaking, Augustine of Amatem Softgel said: “This is one of the initiatives that is key in combating malaria in rural areas. The statistics on malaria as it affects Nigeria, shows that things are not right. We are giving the community free tests, and malaria drugs. We’ve created awareness within the community, and they’ve been forthcoming with their response.
itel, also extended its love to the children in the community by donating educational materials such as schoolbooks, school bags, notebooks, and other materials to aid their love for learning.
Some community members who were highly elated and joyous, expressed gratitude to itel and Amatem Softgel.
Mrs. Abigail Eunice said: “I’m happy with this initiative. They checked my blood, they also gave me net and mosquito repellent cream, and a drug to fight against malaria. We’ve so many mosquitoes in our community. We are grateful for this”.
Also, another community member, Madam Adijat Jimoh said: “When they tested me, they told me I was fine. They gave me Malaria drug. My advice is for people to get tested for malaria and use prescribed drugs”.