Malaria Prevention

5 March 2026, 3:48 pm

Malaria still a major threat to pregnant women in Africa- Study

By Byamukama Alozious Malaria during pregnancy remains a leading contributor to maternal anaemia and its associated complications across much of sub-Saharan Africa. A new study highlights that malaria continues to be one of the primary causes of anaemia among pregnant…

7 March 2025, 3:55 pm

Ministry of health flags off malaria vaccine rollout to 105 districts

By Byamukama Alozious Kampala, Uganda – The Ministry of Health has dispatched 2.7 million doses of the malaria vaccine to 105 districts, prioritising areas with high and moderate malaria transmission. This initiative, valued at $9 million, makes Uganda the first…