Honored to host Dr. James Tibenderana, CEO, Malaria Consortium, Dr. Godfrey Magumba, Country Director, Malaria Consortium and team this morning to discuss new and emerging tools against Malaria and innovative ways to re-energize the fight against Malaria.

Today, we held our National Commemoration of World Malaria Day under the theme 'Saying No to Malaria Deaths' in Kibuku District. We were graced with the presence of the Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa and Global Fund Executive Director, Mr. Peter Sands

H E Yoweri K Museveni held discussions with Mr.Peter Sands emphasizing importance of investing in knowledge economy,vaccines,medicines & scientific innovations. Mr.Sands expressed The Global Fund willingness to collaborate w/local markets to ensure supply of essential medical supplies

It's an honour to welcome The Global Fund Executive Director, Mr. Peter Sands to #Uganda to assess the significant impact of Global Fund's contribution to the Health Sector. Yesterday, we visited NHLDS where he was given an overview of our laboratory services in the country.

Honored to join Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa, MPs, MOH and other MDA staff, Private Sector and the General public at the #MalariaWalk2024 . This is one of the pre-activities as we move towards commemorating #WorldMalariaDay . Fighting Malaria begins with you and I.

The Quarterly Edition of the Ministry of Health newsletter is out. Have a look and a read via;
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Enjoy! #MOHatWork

Eid Mubarak my dear Moslem brothers and sisters.

Therefore, it is important for everyone aged 1-60 years old to get vaccinated and protect themselves from the deadly Yellow Fever for life. #YellowFeverFreeUG

However, 34 countries in Africa, Uganda inclusive and 13 countries in Central and South America are either endemic for, or have regions that are endemic for Yellow Fever. #YellowFeverFreeUG

The Yellow Fever vaccine has been in existence since 1938. The vaccine is safe and effective. As a result of vaccination, many countries, have been able to eliminate Yellow Fever. #YellowFeverFreeUG

Uganda lies within the Yellow Fever belt. The recent confirmed cases of Yellow Fever in Buvuma, Buikwe, and Wakiso serve as reminders of the need to have everyone protected against Yellow Fever, and vaccination is the most effective method. #YellowFeverFreeUG

This morning, we received anti-malarial drugs from the Government of the People’s Republic of China to support the response to the Malaria epidemic. We appreciate the People of China for this generous donation.

At the launch of Phase 2 of Uganda's Yellow Fever Preventive Mass Vaccination campaign in Buikwe. Vaccination started on Tuesday and will run up to Monday 8th, targeting 1-60-year-olds in Moroto, Soroti, Kampala, Masaka, and Ankole regions.

#YellowFever is a serious viral…