 The Nigerian Medical Association NMA has appealed to the federal government to increase its funding for malaria to reduce the burden of the disease and save lives. The Chairman, Committee on Infectious Diseases for NMA Lagos Dr. Jaffet Ulubugi said the burden of malaria disease in the country was high, but that it could be eradicated with consolidated efforts. Ulubugi appealed to the federal government and the state governments as well to reignite momentum in the fight against the disease by deepening funding and partnership with international non-governmental organizations.