Malaria is a major public health issue in Uganda, especially among children under five years and pregnant women.

Malaria remains the leading cause of mortality in Uganda. It is responsible for 21% (including 27% of under-five) of all hospital deaths. Malaria is also known to be a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in pregnant women in Uganda. The high contribution of malaria to under-five and maternal mortality significantly hampers Uganda’s progress towards achievement of the Millennium Development Goal (MDG) 4, that is, to reduce by two-thirds, the under-five mortality rate as well as MGD 5 that is to reduce by three quarters, the maternal mortality ratio. Progress achievement of MDGs 4 and, 5 as well as target 6C of MDG 6 is to have halted by 2025 and begun to reverse the incidence of malaria and other major diseases has been slow. This calls for the implementation of effective and sustainable malaria control measures to reduce the burden of malaria.

Vector control, especially indoor residual spraying (IRS) remains one of the most effective methods for preventing malaria transmission and the Use of Insecticide Treated Nets (ITNs)

There are other prevention and control methods in use like bush clearing, closing houses early to bar away mosquitoes, clearing stagnant water, use of aerosol sprays, coils and traditional local herbal medicine.

Tr. Alex Wera

Physics/Mathematics teacher

Mathematical Modeler