The Lagos Waste Management Authority, in collaboration with International SOS, has distributed insecticide-treated nets to support their protection against mosquito bites.

This comes as the agency also educated sanitation workers on malaria prevention, symptoms, and appropriate treatment.

LAWMA announced this in a statement on Saturday signed by its Director, Public Affairs, Mukaila Sanusi.

Speaking during the event at LAWMA’s Transfer Loading Station in Lagos, Lagos, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of LAWMA, Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin, explained that the agency had deemed it fit to partner with health professionals from International SOS “to enhance malaria prevention among sanitation workers”.

Gbadegesin, who was represented at the event by the Head of Street Sanitation Services, Mr Olumide Mumuney, joined the health professionals in cautioning participants against the use of unapproved herbal remedies and self-medication.

He advised them to seek professional medical care and use prescribed medications when treating malaria.

Gbadegesin stated that the event was a confirmation of LAWMA’s commitment to the wellness and wellbeing of its workforce, especially frontline workers such as sanitation workers whose efforts were vital to environmental sustainability in the state.

While commending the International SOS for the collaboration and support, Gbadegesin added that LAWMA would continue to pursue strategic partnerships, “health awareness programmes, and welfare-driven initiatives aimed at improving staff safety, productivity, and overall quality of life”.

Participants were also educated on practical preventive measures, including the use of protective clothing, maintaining clean surroundings, and eliminating stagnant water around homes and work areas to reduce mosquito breeding.

The initiative underscores LAWMA’s commitment to building a resilient workforce through preventive healthcare, continuous engagement, and sustained investment in frontline personnel.