malaria infection rates in uganda

De-forestation increases malaria rates – Study

A study in the South American country of Brazil has found out that a small reduction in forest cover can increases malaria incidences to nearly 50 percent because open spaces and open water pools provide ideal places for mosquito breeding. The study which was conducted among the Brazilian communities in the World’s biggest rainforest of […]

Uganda pregnant women to receive seven million mosquito nets

The State Minister for Primary Health care, James Kakooza has indicated that his ministry will distribute about seven million mosquito nets to Uganda pregnant women and children under the age of five years across the country. Kakooza has told journalists at Uganda Parliament that the ministry of Health has received a grant of about 17 […]