Eunice Smith

 Despite gains in treatment and prevention of malaria, the disease continues to be a major public health problem, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. In 2015 alone, 214 million cases of malaria occurred worldwide, and an estimated 438,000 people died from the disease – mostly young children and pregnant women from sub-Saharan Africa. A prevalent and deadly […]

 Malaria is a parasitic disease transmitted by mosquitoes that remains a major health issue across the globe. Thanks to recent progress in treatment and prevention, there has been a decline in overall disease incidence in recent decades, but malaria is still responsible for approximately 400,000 annual deaths, the majority of which occur in sub-Saharan Africa.

 Whether measured in terms of fatalities, a crippling disability, or the mounting costs of treatment and care, malaria stands as one of the world’s great health challenges. Since the turn of the millennium, massive efforts to decrease morbidity and mortality have helped to mitigate the toll of a disease that continued to claim around 700,000

 The story of malaria in Uganda over the past decade provides us with valuable insights into what works to reduce the devastating effects of malaria in areas where it remains a significant public health challenge, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. Recently, we’ve seen a remarkable reduction in malaria cases in Uganda. This has been the culmination

Parasites infect mosquitoes and transmit malaria to humans through their bites. This disease remains one of the most pressing global health issues, especially in areas with limited health services. But local heroes are fighting back, with innovation and determination that has been flying under the radar. We celebrate here a few of them who are

 Malaria, one of the deadliest yet most tenacious diseases in the world today, continues to be a major public health concern. The economic performance of many countries is hindered by the impact of the disease and its spread. With the improvement in technology and medical advancement, malaria can be controlled for the progress of humankind.

 Malaria remains one of the most pressing health challenges of our time, with sub-Saharan Africa shouldering the greatest burden. In the face of huge therapeutic and preventative scientific advancements over the past 30-odd years, malaria still kills and continues its devastating impact on people’s lives, undermining communities and stifling economic development. But the light at

 Malaria affects many people in Uganda, a country located in East Africa where the disease is endemic. Ugandans still suffer from malaria despite medical and public health improvements that have changed how the disease is treated and prevented over the decades. It has taken a tragic toll on hundreds of thousands of innocent lives, primarily

Malaria is still a scourge, a disease caused by bites from Anopheles mosquitoes and kills millions of people every year, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. In Uganda, malaria falls in the top three causes of illness and death yet the very same country is paving the way on the importance of education in the fight against

 In many parts of the world, malaria remains one of the most serious public health challenges. The past four decades have heralded important progress against the disease, but malaria persists as a scourge in many areas, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. Fighting malaria effectively requires multiple fronts: the disease affects and threatens the most vulnerable people,