CYRIACUS IZUEKWE
Registration has officially opened for the Geneith Health Competition, a national initiative designed to mobilize secondary school and tertiary students across Nigeria in the campaign to eliminate malaria and promote healthier communities.
The competition is organized by CEOAFRICA, sponsored by Geneith Pharmaceutical Limited, and powered by Coartem Forte Softgel in partnership with the Department of Public Health, Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare.
Announcing the portal opening, Prince Cletus Sunday Iloabanafor, Initiator of the competition and Managing Director of CEOAFRICA, said the programme offers students, parents and schools a platform to drive public health change at the grassroots.
According to him, the Geneith Health Competition is not just an awareness campaign but a call to action that places young people at the center of Nigeria’s fight against malaria, one of the country’s leading public health challenges.
Prince Iloabanafor urged Nigerians to embrace the initiative with confidence, noting that countries that defeated malaria did so through coordinated policies and citizen participation. He said Nigeria has the capacity to set a new benchmark for Africa.
Mr. Adams, spokesperson for the competition, described the programme as a mission that equips students with knowledge and advocacy skills to protect their communities. He said participants will become certified “Malaria Ambassadors” after specialized training.
Health professionals and stakeholders have welcomed the initiative as a timely intervention. They said youth-led advocacy can translate awareness into measurable community action and accelerate progress toward a malaria-free Nigeria.
Mr. Emmanuel Umenwa, Chairman of Geneith Pharmaceuticals Limited and sponsor of the competition, said young people have the energy, digital skills and population strength needed to drive long-term change in the health sector.
He noted that while top-down malaria control efforts have recorded gains, full eradication requires grassroots involvement. He added that the competition will strengthen health advocacy, workforce development and community service among students.
The Department of Public Health, Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare said the partnership aligns with its community-driven malaria strategy. Organizers said the goal is to build a nationwide network of youth advocates for zero malaria.
Registration Steps:
Interested students and schools can register for the Geneith Health Competition online through the official portal at http://www.
After registration, selected participants will undergo virtual training on malaria prevention, advocacy and community mobilization. Upon completion, they will receive certification as “Malaria Ambassadors” and access to campaign materials to drive awareness in their schools and communities. Organizers said the training phase begins immediately after registration closes.
