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Daily Monitor
Wednesday May 12 2021
A village health team leader shows residents how to use mosquito nets in December 2020. PHOTO | FILE
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Fact. Uganda has the third highest deaths from malaria in Africa and some of the highest recorded malaria transmission rates in the continent, particularly in the areas around Lake Kyoga in central Uganda.
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Malaria has been the leading cause of death in Gulu District in the past one year, a report has revealed .
The report released by the district health department shows that a total of 1,229 medical fatalities were registered of which 105 were caused by malaria, 82 by anaemia, pneumonia (80), and respiratory distress (71).
Daily Monitor
Thursday February 25 2021
Dr Richard Echodu, one of the researchers, examines samples at Gulu University laboratory on January 24. PHOTO/TOBBIAS JOLLY OWINY
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The Uganda National Malaria Control Programme (UNMCP) relies on strategies targeting mosquito vectors such as the use of long-lasting insecticide-treated nets, spraying, and larva source management, according to the Health ministry.
Uganda has the 6th highest number of annual deaths from malaria in Africa, according to WHO 2019.
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Researchers have discovered that mosquitoes have become resistant to chemicals applied during the indoor residual spray exercise by the Ministry of Health in northern Uganda.
The research was conducted by scientists at Gulu University with support from Training Researchers into Vocational Excellence in East Africa (THRIVE), a consortium that operates across East Africa.