Under the arrangement code-named ‘Raising Awareness About the Burden of Malaria in Schools’, a precursor to the World Malaria Day falling on April 4th, a team comprised of health ministry officials, Uganda Parliamentary Forum on Malaria and other stakeholders are making rounds in different schools sensitising both the teachers, learners about the dangers of malaria […]
“Uganda is ranked 3rd highest contributor of malaria cases (5.4 percent) and 7th highest contributor of malaria deaths globally (2.9 percent),” said the Minister for Health, Jane Ruth Aceng. According to the minister, Uganda is at high risk of malaria due to our climatic conditions. She said that the most affected populations include children, pregnant women and […]
At least 70 people in Luweero district were killed by Malaria in the 2022/23 financial year, the District Health Report on Mortality and Morbidity has revealed. The report highlights Malaria as the foremost cause of death, claiming the lives of 40 males and 30 females. Among the victims, 24 males and 13 females were under […]
Sad! DP’s Nambooze is Dead!!! It’s a sad morning to the members of the Democratic Party (DP) for losing one of the party leaders. Josephine Nambooze, a former Jinja Woman Member of Parliament Aspirant has this morning been pronounced dead. Nambooze, early this year celebrated her birthday with friends in Jinja City. She has been […]
KAMPALA — The Deputy Speaker of Parliament has asked Ugandans to banish mosquitoes with plant repellents and clearing bushes around their homes. Speaking after taking a lead role in the Parliament Walk against Malaria on Sunday morning, Tayebwa said it doesn’t have to be only about money but mobilisation of communities and sensitization of […]