Emzor Pharmaceutical Industries Limited, a leading name in Nigeria’s pharmaceutical sector, proudly joins the global community in commemorating World Malaria Day 2025.

The company reaffirms its unwavering commitment to supporting both national and international efforts aimed at combating the high prevalence of malaria in Nigeria and across Sub-Saharan Africa.

This year’s theme, “Malaria Ends With Us: Reinvest, Reimagine, Reignite,” closely aligns with Emzor’s vision of making a tangible impact in the global fight against malaria.

“For years, Emzor has been at the forefront of malaria prevention and treatment—producing high-quality antimalarial medications that are both accessible and affordable for millions across Africa,” said Mr. Kunle Faloye, the Head of Marketing and Strategy at Emzor Pharmaceutical Industries Limited.

“Our dedication is reflected in our investment in research, development, and wide-reaching distribution networks, which have played a crucial role in reducing the malaria burden,” continued Faloye.

To mark World Malaria Day 2025, Emzor organised a series of impactful community outreach activities, including a health walk, free medical screenings, and the distribution of antimalarial drugs to vulnerable populations.

Malaria continues to be a leading cause of death among pregnant women and children under five in Africa. Emzor’s long-standing initiatives in malaria control include the production of essential antimalarial drugs aimed at reducing maternal and infant mortality rates.

Emzor currently produces over 20 antimalarial SKUs which include Maldox Sulfadoxine/Pyrimethamine), Lokmal (Artemether/Lumefantrine), Piramal TS (Dihydroartemisinin/Piperaquine), Diasunate (Artesunate/Amodiaquine), and Chloroquine, in different dosage forms including tablets, suspensions and dispersible tablets.

Further underscoring this commitment is Emzor’s multimillion-dollar investment in the manufacture of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API), in our modern manufacturing Pharmaceutical Campus located in Sagamu, Ogun State.

The plant will initially focus on the production of antimalarial APIs (namely Artemether, Lumefantrine, Sulfadoxine and Pyrimethamine). The selected APIs provide the WHO-recommended treatment of malaria for adults and children, as well as the chemo-preventive combination therapies for malaria in both pregnant women and children under five.

This strategic investment boosts Nigeria’s capacity to locally produce a broad range of antimalarial drugs, thereby improving access to high-quality treatments across sub-Saharan Africa. The project further underscores Emzor’s long-standing commitment to strengthening the pharmaceutical sector in the region.

The project’s positive impact will reduce Nigeria’s dependence on imports from Asia, support GDP growth and reduce the demand of foreign exchange, and reduce the cost of production and access to these life-saving medicines by the people who need them most.

“With approximately 95% of all malaria cases and 96% of the deaths occurring on the continent, this is predominantly an African problem, and hence, the solutions should also largely come from the continent.

“At Emzor, we are playing our part and pioneering the API project on the continent definitely fits into this,” said Mr. Emeka Okoli, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Emzor Pharmaceutical Industries Limited.

Emzor also works in partnership with local governments, NGOs, and communities to implement grassroots outreach programmes focused on education, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. The company continues to provide subsidized and free medications to pregnant women and children, the groups most vulnerable to malaria.

“As we mark this important day, Emzor remains steadfast in our resolve to contribute to global efforts toward malaria eradication. We will continue to innovate, collaborate, and invest in sustainable healthcare solutions that enhance lives across Nigeria and the continent,” added Mr. Faloye.

About Emzor Pharmaceutical Industries Limited

Emzor Pharmaceutical Industries Limited is a leading Nigerian pharmaceutical company dedicated to the research, development, manufacturing, and distribution of high-quality and affordable healthcare products and services. With a focus on antimalarial drugs as a priority area in line with the United Nations-Sustainable Development Goals, Emzor has established itself as a key player in the fight against malaria in Nigeria and Africa.

With a strong commitment to corporate social responsibility, we support initiatives that promote education and economic empowerment for women and vulnerable populations.

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A Nigerian TikToker identified simply as ‘Disturbing’ has died during a live video stream on the social media platform.

The TikToker who has been involved in the ‘JUSTICE FOR MOHBAD’ movement died at his residence in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State on Thursday.

The final moments of the content creator were captured in a video that has now gone viral.

He appeared to suffer what looked like a seizure before passing away in front of the camera during the live stream.

According to netizens who may have been part of the live stream, Disturbing had been cursing individuals linked to the late singer Mohbad’s case, including Mohbad’s mother, widow, his brother Adura, and Liam, during his unfortunate live broadcast.

The content creator’s wife, who was also a popular cobbler and musician within their community, has now provided more details about the unfortunate incident.

Identified simply as Omowunmi, the wife in a TikTok post disclosed that the deceased had hit his head on a stone after he collapsed.

Omowunmi explained that she was in the kitchen cooking his food when neighbours who had spotted him unresponsive on the floor ran to her.

According to her, he was rushed to the hospital, where he was placed on oxygen. Despite all efforts, he passed away on Friday morning.

She narrated, “Yesterday morning, my husband was on TikTok live video while I cooked his food in the kitchen. Suddenly, he had a seizure, fell down, and hit his head on a stone that was in front of him. Blood was coming out of his head.

“A young boy and some neighbours who were passing then saw him. They thought he had fainted, so they started pouring water on him. The young boy ran inside and called me from the kitchen.

“When I got there, I told them to stop pouring water and that it was a seizure. We quickly rushed him to the hospital, where they placed him on oxygen. He passed away this morning.”

Omowunmi pointed out that it was not the first time her late husband had suffered seizures. She revealed that he had an episode as recently as February.

The wife also dismissed insinuations of a spiritual attack as she insisted her husband’s death was ‘a pure medical issue’.

“The last time he had it was in February. I have never left him by himself because of this seizure. If I were cooking in the kitchen, I would have grabbed him when the seizure happened. To everyone saying it was a spiritual attack. It is a pure medical issue,” she clarified.