The Deputy Speaker of Parliament has asked Ugandans to banish mosquitoes with plant repellents and clearing bushes around their homes.
Speaking after taking a lead role in the Parliament Walk against Malaria yesterday, Tayebwa said it doesn’t have to be only about money but mobilisation of communities and sensitization of the people can play an equally important role in the fight against Malaria which kills 52 Ugandans daily and accounts to economic loss of shillings 2.4 trillion per year.
He tasked the Ministry of Health to promote planting of greenery that repels mosquitoes but also intensifies community mobilisation.
Uganda has one of the highest global burden of malaria cases, with over 90% of the population at risk, malaria remains Uganda’s leading cause of death, especially in children.
The disease causes immense detrimental health effects and is responsible for 30% to 50% of outpatient visits and 15% to 20% of hospital admissions.
The Parliament Walk against Malaria is being led by the Uganda Parliamentary Forum on Malaria as part of the World Malaria day on 25th April 2023.
