Shalina Healthcare, makers of anti-malaria brand Shal’Artem, has reaffirmed their commitment to a malaria-free Nigeria during the 2025 World Malaria Day celebrations at Campos Mini Stadium, Lagos.
Shal’Artem, the ‘star killer’ of malaria, stole the spotlight, further reinforcing Shalina’s long-standing partnership with ‘Join the Cast,’ a football-powered community health initiative that has been making impact since 2013.
Speaking at the event, Mr. Chiuba Nwaosu, Marketing Manager of Shalina Healthcare, emphasized the company’s passion for giving back to the people who have made Shalina and Shal’Artem household names.
“We are here because of the communities that trust our products,” Nwaosu said. “Malaria remains one of the world’s deadliest diseases, responsible for over 600,000 deaths each year, mostly among African children under five. It should not be a death sentence. With Shal’Artem, you can knock it out in just three days. We are committed to making quality healthcare affordable and accessible at every level.”
Hundreds of people trooped out for the free medical outreach sponsored by Shalina Healthcare. The activities included malaria testing and treatment, blood pressure and sugar checks, and on-site drug prescriptions conducted by a medical doctor from Marketplace, Shalina’s medical outreach partner.
In his remarks, Mr. Irabor Okosun, Convener of “Join the Cast,” highlighted football’s power to unite and transform lives. “Football is part of Nigeria’s DNA.
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We use it to educate, test, and treat, touching lives across many communities,” he said. He expressed deep gratitude to Shalina for its unwavering support over the years.
More than ten amateur clubs participated, while Lagosians trooped out in large numbers to welcome celebrities who dazzled the crowd with their football skills.
The event climaxed with an exciting novelty match where the media team edged out the entertainers 3-2 on penalties after a thrilling 2-2 draw.
With Shalina Healthcare, Shal’Artem, and the enduring passion of Nigerians for football, the goal of a malaria-free future is closer than ever.