Nigeria’s malaria control program recorded a logistics milestone in 2025 with the distribution of more than 34.7 million insecticide-treated mosquito nets across 10 states, achieving 100 percent delivery to all targeted locations without any recorded losses during transportation, according to the Society for Family Health.

Project Director of the Supply Chain Initiative Christopher Dangana said the exercise was implemented in partnership with the National Malaria Elimination Program and Catholic Relief Services, and supported by the Global Fund. He described it as one of the most efficient public health logistics operations in recent years.

The operation moved 36.5 million nets from state warehouses to local government area stores, with 34.7 million reaching community distribution points for household access. A digital Logistics Tracking Application deployed for the exercise enabled real-time monitoring of consignments from dispatch to final delivery, generating electronic proof of delivery. The system was piloted in two states in 2024 before being expanded to the 10 participating states in 2025, strengthening accountability and providing verifiable data for donors and health authorities.

The operation faced logistical challenges including poor road networks, flooding, and difficult terrain in some regions. In riverine communities in Delta State, transport teams combined trucks and boats, with some consignments transferred multiple times before reaching their final destinations. Dangana said delivery targets were met regardless of terrain.

The World Health Organization has consistently reported that Africa bears the highest global malaria burden, with pregnant women and children under five most at risk. Stakeholders said the success of the 2025 campaign demonstrated the importance of strong partnerships and technology in achieving public health outcomes at scale.