A renowned medical influencer, Chinonso Egemba, popularly known as Aproko Doctor, is set to headline a major malaria awareness campaign in Akwa Ibom State as part of activities marking the 2026 World Malaria Day.

The awareness drive, tagged “Walk Against Malaria,” is being organised by Ibom Air to mobilise residents and promote preventive measures against the disease.

The event, scheduled for Saturday April 25, 2026, will commence at Ibom Plaza in Uyo by 6:00 a.m., featuring public sensitisation, health education, and aerobic sessions.

As part of the intervention, Ibom Air has also donated 50,000 doses of anti-malaria medications to the Akwa Ibom State Government to support ongoing efforts to curb the disease.

The airline, through its Corporate Social Responsibility initiative, FAMPact (Fight Against Malaria in Pregnant Women and Children Today), presented the drugs to the State Malaria Elimination Programme (SMEP) under the Ministry of Health in Uyo.

The donation includes 30,000 doses of Sulfadoxine-Pyrimethamine, 10,000 doses of Lokmal DT, and 10,000 doses of Paracetamol DT, targeted at vulnerable groups, especially pregnant women and children under five.

Chief Executive Officer of Ibom Air, Mr. George Uriesi, who led the management team during the presentation, said the initiative underscores the airline’s commitment to improving public health.

Receiving the items, Commissioner for Health, Dr. Ekem Emmanuel John, described the gesture as timely and critical to strengthening malaria control efforts in the state.

Ibom Air said the intervention marks the third consecutive year it is supporting malaria prevention and treatment, reinforcing health as a key pillar of its corporate social responsibility.

In a statement signed by Aniekan Essienette, Group Manager, Marketing and Communication, Ibom Airlines Ltd, the airline aligned its intervention with the 2026 World Malaria Day theme, “Driven to end malaria, Now we can, Now we must.”

The statement stressed the need for collective action to tackle malaria, which remains one of Nigeria’s leading causes of death.

Group Manager, Corporate Services at Ibom Air, Mrs. Imelda Aba, said the initiative reflects the airline’s responsibility beyond air transportation.

“At Ibom Air, we believe that our responsibility extends beyond flying passengers to their destinations. Through FAMPact, we are investing directly in the health and well-being of our communities,” she said.

Programme Manager of SMEP, Dr. Ukeme John, commended the airline’s sustained commitment, noting that the support would significantly boost interventions targeted at protecting vulnerable populations.

“This donation comes at a critical time and will significantly support our efforts to protect pregnant women and children. We encourage all Akwa Ibom residents to turn out for the walk and join hands with us to end malaria,” he said.