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, …
Read More »Qcil marks World Malaria Day with free medical camp in Luzira
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, …
Read More »Uganda grapples with malaria burden amidst promising innovations
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 …
Read More »MALARIA: Uganda receives 1,000 litres of biolarvicide from Tanzania to fight spread
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 …
Read More »Uganda launches massive malaria vaccination for children
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 …
Read More »Perinatal deaths in Lango blamed on malaria, teenage pregnancy
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 …
Read More »MoH announces 24/2 initiative to encourage quick response to malaria by patients, health workers
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 …
Read More »MoH assures Ugandans of malaria vaccine safety
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | An official from the Ministry of Health has assured Ugandans of the safety of the malaria vaccine that will be rolled out in the country on April 2nd. On March 7th, the Minister of Health, Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng Ocero officially received and flagged …
Read More »Pader district leaders tasked to embrace malaria vaccination drive
Pader, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Pader District leaders have been asked to embrace the malaria vaccination campaign. The Ministry of Health planned to start administering the novel R21 malaria vaccine to children under two years old to boost their immunity against one of the most dangerous diseases contributing to …
Read More »Malaria leading cause of deaths in Mbale district
Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mbale District health authorities have revealed that malaria remains the leading cause of death in the district. This came up during an engagement meeting for cultural leaders in Bugisu ahead of the upcoming malaria vaccination rollout. The meeting, organized by the Ministry of Health, …
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