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5 February 2026, 12:37 pm
Climate shocks undermine Uganda’s fight against malaria
By Byamukama Alozious Credit; Musinguzi Blanshe Climate change is tightening its grip on Uganda’s long struggle against malaria. New global research warning that climate change could drive an additional 123 million malaria cases and more than 500,000 deaths across Africa…
24 December 2025, 3:32 pm
Uganda launches distribution of 25.8 million mosquito nets to combat malaria sur…
By Byamukama Alozious Uganda’s Ministry of Health has launched the distribution of 25.8 million insecticide-treated mosquito nets across 130 districts, targeting protection for 8.5 million people against malaria, the continent’s leading killer disease. The campaign prioritises vulnerable groups, including pregnant…
6 December 2024, 7:13 pm
Children under 5 to benefit from maleria vaccine
By Byamukama Alozious Uganda is set to introduce the malaria vaccine, R21, in April 2025, becoming the 19th country to do so. This initiative is particularly significant, as Uganda ranks third globally in malaria cases and eighth in malaria-related deaths.…