AIICO Insurance Plc reaffirmed its commitment to public health and community development through a malaria prevention outreach in Ibadan, Oyo State, to commemorate the 2026 World Malaria Day.

The company, in a statement on Friday in Lagos, said the initiative implemented in partnership with HACEY reached no fewer than 5,000 residents across four primary health centres in the Ibadan North Local Government Area.

The programme focused on health education and distribution of preventive materials to vulnerable groups, especially pregnant women and nursing mothers.

The compnay distributed 600 long-lasting insecticide nets and conducted health education sessions on malaria prevention, early diagnosis and treatment.

The company also carried out door-to-door sensitisation campaigns in surrounding communities to promote environmental sanitation and encourage proactive health-seeking behaviour.

It said malaria remained a critical public health challenge in Nigeria, which accounts for approximately 24.3 per cent of global malaria cases.

Speaking on the initiative, Abimbola Shobanjo, manager of corporate responsibility and sustainability at AIICO Insurance, said malaria poses a significant threat to maternal and child health in Nigeria.

“Addressing it requires more than awareness; it requires deliberate, sustained action at the community level. At AIICO, we see social impact as a core part of our responsibility, not an add-on.

“This outreach reflects our commitment to supporting vulnerable populations with the knowledge and tools they need to protect themselves and their families.

“By investing in prevention and community engagement, we are contributing to healthier, more resilient communities,” she stated.

The programme also strengthened collaboration between the private sector and public health institutions, working closely with the Oyo Primary Health Care Board and frontline health workers to ensure effective delivery and long-term impact.

Beyond immediate outcomes, the outreach improved awareness, reinforced preventive practices and encouraged sustained community participation in malaria control efforts.

It also highlighted the critical role of corporate organisations in complementing government efforts to tackle pressing public health challenges.

With over six decades of history, AIICO Insurance Plc continues to integrate sustainability and social impact into its business strategy, focusing on initiatives that have created measurable value for individuals, communities, and society at large.

(NAN)