What makes dual-AI nets different?
For many years, treated mosquito nets have been at the centre of malaria prevention in Uganda. Over time, however, mosquitoes have adapted and developed resistance to the single…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a new recommendation supporting the use of spatial emanators, introducing a new class of intervention for malaria vector control.
Spatial emanators – also known as spatial repellents –…
On behalf of our Chair and leaders across this continent, I would like to congratulate the Republic of Uganda on the launch of the Malaria Free Uganda initiative. Uganda has made significant progress in the fight against malaria. Over…
Malaria is a life-threatening disease and currently the third largest killer of children after pneumonia and diarrhoea, globally. In Uganda, malaria accounts for 14.5 per cent of under-five deaths. Children under five, pregnant…
The remote district of Kaberamaido in Eastern Uganda is full of praise now that the district has adequate essential drugs especially those needed to treat malaria. This is attributed to the on-going integrated…
Malaria Youth Champions Uganda is a team of highly motivated youth and young professionals who are determined to contribute their talent, time and energies to the fight against malaria. Uganda is one of…
Wildlife in Africa is under the threat of habitat loss and degradation, poaching and hunting. We do what we can to preserve nature and wildlife in Africa.
Because ivory is so valuable to some traders, many elephants have been killed for their tusks. This trade is illegal today, but it has not been eliminated.