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Contact
details in Nigeria For
more information on REMaRAG in Nigeria contact Dr.
Dele Balogun, email him at deleabalogun@yahoo.com
The
Roll Back Malaria radio drama provided an
opportunity to reach a wide audience of over
20million people in southwest Nigeria.
It was aired during the morning belt on
very popular local radio stations the medium of
communication was in Yoruba and pidgin English
– local languages popular all over the south
western Nigeria.
The drama analysed malaria as a very
deadly disease in children and pregnant women.
It emphasized the economic loss especially
during the rainy season. It also laid emphasis
on methods of prevention and the efficacy of the
insecticide treated bednets.
The discussion and phone sessions
provided opportunities for further information
and education.
The drama has complemented efforts of the
government and non-governmental organizations
involved in Roll Back Malaria activities.
Submitted
24th Sept 2008
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