Physical Health Nigeria Project #15830

End Malaria in Children of Rural communities, Kano

by Serendipity Healthcare Foundation

End Malaria in Children of Rural communities, Kano

Project Report | Nov 24, 2025
The Silence of a Safe Night

By Samirah Faruk | Project Leader

Children in the Islamic School

Dear Family, Friends and Supporters of Serendipity Healthcare Foundation,

Because of you, thousands of children sleep safely at night.

We are writing to you today with a heart full of gratitude to share the conclusion of Phase 4 of our Malaria Intervention Project. As you know, malaria has long been a thief in Fagge Local Government Area in Kano —stealing school days from children, wages from parents, and peace of mind from everyone.

But thanks to your generosity, we have fought back.

We are proud to attach our official Project Report: "Shielding the Future," which details exactly how your donation was put to work.

Here are the headlines of what we achieved together:

The Shield: We successfully distributed 100 Insecticide-Treated Nets (ITNs) to the most vulnerable households, schools, focusing on pregnant women and young children.
The Sword: We placed 100 "Guardian of Health" prevention manuals into homes, empowering families with the knowledge to stop malaria at the source.
The Impact: Early surveys show that 60% of households in the target zone are now fully covered, and knowledge regarding prevention has skyrocketed.

Please take a moment to read the attached report. In it, you will find not just statistics, but the stories of the lives you have touched—like Amina, a girl in primary six who told us she no longer dreads the sunset.

While this phase is complete, our work continues. We are already looking toward the next steps to ensure these gains are permanent and to expand this "Shield and Sword" model to neighboring districts.

Thank you for trusting us. Thank you for believing that geography should not dictate destiny. You didn't just donate supplies; you donated safety, health, and hope.

With deep appreciation,

Samirah Faruk

Some Beneficiaries

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Aug 31, 2025
Stopping Malaria in its track one step at a time

By Adama Faruk | Project Leader

Musbahu (not real name) and staff

Dear Family, Friends, and Supporters of Serendipity Healthcare Foundation

The rains have started and also with an increase in Malaria related cases. Our Malaria project in Kano is operating in a state of emergency, where the disease is a significant public health concern. Despite the state's efforts to distribute Insecticide-Treated Nets (ITNs) in local government areas, reports indicate that the supply is insufficient to meet the needs of the target population. To address this gap, our project is focusing on hard-to-reach communities, prioritizing pregnant women and children under the age of five.

In our latest project intervention, we distributed ITNs to pregnant women and children under five in targeted communities. Additionally, we conducted malaria testing among this vulnerable group. Out of 30 individuals tested, 17 cases came out positive.

The state's distribution efforts are commendable, but the supply is not enough to cover all target populations.

The 17 positive cases out of 30 tested highlight the need for sustained interventions to control malaria in these communities.

Focusing on pregnant women and children under five is crucial, as they are disproportionately affected by malaria.

We will continue to distribute ITNs to vulnerable populations in hard-to-reach communities, and scale up malaria testing and treatment services to ensure that those infected receive prompt and effective care.

We will also engage with local communities to promote malaria prevention and control measures, including the use of ITNs and seeking prompt medical attention when symptoms arise.

Our Malaria project in Kano is making progress in addressing the disease burden in hard-to-reach communities. However, the high prevalence of malaria and insufficient ITN supply underscore the need for sustained efforts to control the disease. We will continue to work with the state government and other stakeholders to ensure that our interventions are effective and reach those who need them most.

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Best Regards,

Adama Faruk

Our beneficiaries with their ITNS

Enumerator on Malaria cases

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May 6, 2025
The impact of poverty and climate change of Malaria on our children

By Adama Faruk | Project Coordinator 2

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