The First Edition of the \u2018Meditol Walk Against Malaria\u2019 organized by Evans Ltd, a member of the Ekulo Group of companies, manufacturers of Meditol Anti-Bacteria and Anti-Mosquito soap in collaboration with Emzor Pharmaceutical Industries Limited took place on the 27th of April. The 3km walk started from the National Stadium, Surulere down to the National Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos. The theme this year was apt <\/span>\u2018Zero Malaria Starts with Me\u2019 <\/i><\/b>in commemoration with WHO World Malaria Day 2019. The walk was led by representatives from Evans Industries Limited and Emzor Pharmaceutical Industries Limited, Actress <\/span>Osas Ighodaro-Ajibade<\/i><\/b> founder of Joyful Joy Foundation, the Lagos State Malaria Examination Programme Manager<\/span> Dr. Abimbola Osinowo<\/i><\/b> and The Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria 2018 <\/span>Miss. Anita Ukah <\/i><\/b>were present for the walk.<\/span><\/p>\n Malaria is a major public health problem in Nigeria where it accounts for more cases and deaths than any other country in the world. Malaria is a risk for 97% of Nigeria\u2019s population. The remaining 3% of the population live in the malaria free highlands. There are an estimated 100 million malaria cases with over 300,000 deaths per year in Nigeria. <\/span><\/p>\n