Nigeria accounts for nearly a quarter of deaths from malaria in the world – in 2018 the numbers stood at 95,000. Three of the country’s top malaria researchers reflect on why the numbers remain so high. WALE FATADE, Commissioning Editor: Nigeria, The Conversation What does Nigeria need to do to eliminate malaria? Olukemi K. Amodu: research and innovate Malaria remains an important public health hazard globally. It is responsible for high disease and death rates especially among children under five and pregnant women. The malaria burden in Nigeria is high – 25% of cases globally. The causes include the climate,…