Mouka Limited,
Nigeria’s leading manufacturer of mattresses and other bedding products, has
launched an innovative range of insect repellents in line with its mission of
Adding Comfort to Life.
To
commemorate the 2019 World Malaria Day, an event was organised by the foam
manufacturer in Lagos on Wednesday 24th April.Chief Executive
Officer of Mouka, Raymond Murphy said the launch of Mouka Mozzi Insect Repellents which create a protective halo from
mosquitoes, is the company’s contribution towards the global campaign against
malaria.
According
to Murphy, in addition to Mosquitoes, Mouka
Mozzialso provides protection from bedbugs, mould, bacteria spores,
spiders, cockroaches and dust mites. With each application, a consumer can
enjoy 24 hours protection for up to 3 months which is not possible with insecticides.
Dr
Omoniyi Kayode Yemitan, who conducted thechemical evaluation, efficacy and
toxicological assessment ofMouka Mozzi,
endorsed the products as safe for all members of the family including pregnant
women and young children. Dr Yemitan, who is of the Department
of Pharmacology, Therapeutic and Toxicology at the Lagos State University Teaching
Hospital, explained
that the active ingredient in Mouka Mozziis
extracted from plants which makes it non-hazardous for humans.
Representing
the Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Olajide Idris, the state Malaria
Elimination Programme Manager, Dr. Abimbola Osinowo said the state government
has renewed its commitment to tackling malaria usinga multidirectional approach
including environmental management and integrated vector control for prevention
of malaria, adding that Mouka has taken a step in the right direction with the
production of its repellents.
“As you
are all aware, malaria is endemic in Lagos State and it poses a major challenge
to the state as it impedes human development. It is both a cause and
consequence of underdevelopment and remains one of the leading causes of
morbidity in the state…” the Commissioner said.
She went
further: “The present administration has renewed the commitment of the state government
to tackle the scourge of malaria using a multi-pronged approach including;
environmental management and integrated vector control for the prevention of
malaria; effective diagnosis and appropriate treatment of malaria cases; and
monitoring and evaluation with emphasis on operational research and the use of
its results for evidence based programming.”
Chairman,
Lagos State Chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association(NMA) Dr Saliu Olugbenga
Oseni, who was represented by Dr. Sodipo Oluwajimi, expressed admiration for
Mouka’s repellent’s indigenous manufacture, adding that the NMA would be
willing to endorse the innovation as it joins Mouka in its resolve to tackle
the malaria scourge.
“I am
particularly happy that this product is borne out of Research and Development
in Nigeria…and the very fact that it is an indigenous product is really
commendable and we are willing to endorse the product,” he declared.
Earlier
in the month, Mouka Mozzi was officially launched at theMouka Business PartnersConference
which held in Lagos, Abuja and Enugu.
World Malaria
Day is commemorated on April 25 annually by the World Health Organisation, in
order to sensitize the global population about malaria and its health and
economic burdens.
The World
Malaria Day is also a means by which emphasis is placed on the need for regular
investment and continued political commitment for malaria prevention.
From Left: Dr. Abimbola Osinowo, Programme Manager,
Lagos State Malaria Elimination Programme; Mr. Raymond Murphy, Managing
Director/CEO, Mouka Limited and Dr. Jimi Disu, Chairman, Committee on Young
Doctors of the Nigeria Medical Association (Lagos State chapter) at the press
briefing on the 2019 World Malaria Day in Lagos
From Left: Dr. Kayode Yemitan, Consultant
Toxicologist, Mouka Mossi Range; Mr. Raymond Murphy, Managing Director/CEO,
Mouka Limited;Dr. Abimbola Osinowo, Programme Manager, Lagos State Malaria
Elimination Programme; andDr. Jimi Disu,Chairman, Committee on Young Doctors of
the Nigeria Medical Association (Lagos State chapter); at the press briefing on
the 2019 World Malaria Day in Lagos
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