More than 260 million malaria cases and nearly 600,000 deaths were reported in 2023 alone globally ANALYSIS | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Over the past two decades, Africa has made tremendous strides in the fight against malaria. Through the widespread use of insecticide-treated, bed nets (ITNs), rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs), preventive medicines, …
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Africa has disproportionately suffered the effects of malaria for far too long but the continent can eliminate this scourge by 2040 ANALYSIS | JEAN KASEYA | Despite being preventable and curable, malaria has continued to claim African lives. In 2023, the continent accounted for around 95% of the 597,000 deaths from …
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HOIMA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Health has launched the malaria vaccination exercise in Tooro. Earlier this year, the Ministry launched a malaria vaccination campaign initially targeting 1.1 million children under two years across 105 high-risk districts, becoming the 19th African country to introduce the vaccine into …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | As the world marked World Malaria Day on Friday, a Ugandan health official said China is a key partner in helping the East African country eliminate the deadly disease by 2030. Jimmy Opigo, head of the National Malaria Control Division at the Ministry of Health, …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Quality Chemical Industries Limited (Qcil), Uganda’s leading pharmaceutical manufacturer, has successfully held an annual medical camp at St. Stephen’s Church of Uganda, Luzira, in commemoration of World Malaria Day 2025. The event was grounded in this year’s global theme: “Malaria Ends With Us: Reinvest, …
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COMMENT | INNOCENT LAWRENCE OKIMA | The latest World Malaria Report released by the World Health Organization (WHO) paints a vivid picture of the global battle against malaria, with Uganda standing out as one of the high-burden countries. Despite decades of interventions, malaria stubbornly remains the leading cause of illness …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Government of Uganda has received over 1,000 litres of biolarvicide from the United Republic of Tanzania to support efforts in eradicating malaria and other vector-borne diseases in the country. The donation follows a sideline meeting between Zanzibar President Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi and Uganda’s …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda on Wednesday launched a landmark malaria vaccination campaign, aiming to immunize 1.1 million children under two years old in its largest rollout to date. Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja presided over the official launch of the immunization exercise at Booma Grounds in Apac district in …
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GULU, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Medical personnel have attributed the high level of perinatal deaths in Lango sub region to teenage pregnancies and malaria. Data have shown that 180 newborn babies died from the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Lira Regional Referral Hospital in the year 2024. In …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Health has started popularizing the 24/2 initiative in the fight against malaria. The 24/2 initiative is a World Organisation (WHO) initiative aimed at transforming malaria treatment and ensuring rapid recovery for those affected. Silver Kasozi, an officer at the Malaria Control …
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