As a way of commemorating world’s Malaria day marked globally on Wednesday, Nigeria’s leading manufacturer of mattresses, Mouka Limited launched an innovative range of insect repellents in line with its mission of Adding Comfort to Life.
Speaking at the launching programme held yesterday, the Chief Executive Officer of Mouka, Raymond Murphy said the launch of Mouka Mozzi Insect Repellents, which create a protective halo from mosquitoes, represents one of the company’s contributions towards the global Anti-Malaria campaign.
According to Murphy, in addition to preventing Mosquitoes, Mouka Mozzi also provides protection from bedbugs, mould, bacteria spores, spiders, cockroaches and dust mites.
He noted that with each application, a consumer can enjoy 24 hours protection for up to 3 months which, findings show, is not possible with insecticides.
Dr Omoniyi Kayode Yemitan, who conducted the chemical evaluation, efficacy and toxicological assessment ofMouka Mozzi, endorsed the products as safe for all members of the family including pregnant women and young children.
A lecturer within the Department of Pharmacology, Therapeutic and Toxicology at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Dr Yemitan explained that the active ingredient in Mouka Mozzi is extracted from plants and this makes it non-hazardous for humans.
In his address at the programme, the Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Olajide Idris; being represented by the state Malaria Elimination Programme Manager, Dr. Abimbola Osinowo; noted that the state government has renewed its commitment to tackling Malaria using a multi-directional approach including environmental management and integrated vector control for prevention of Malaria.
He added 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.
He further said: “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.”
Also speaking at the programme, the Chairman of Lagos State Chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Dr Saliu Olugbenga Oseni; being represented by Dr. Sodipo Oluwajimi; commended Mouka’s repellent’s manufacturing, adding that the NMA will join 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 said.
Samson Oyedeyi
