Uganda sees child malaria rise to 13 percent

Malaria rates in Ugandan kids under five just crept up to 13%, even as mosquito-net ownership sits at 84% nationwide.

Uganda's malaria survey key findings

• UBOS found that child malaria prevalence rose from 10%.
• Teso led mosquito-net ownership at 95% coverage.
• Kampala lagged behind everyone at just 69%.
• Mass distribution campaigns supplied roughly 90% of nets.

The government bankrolled most of the research

• Dr Chris Mukiza confirmed 70% was government-funded.
• Mukiza praised Uganda's consistent investment in statistics.
• UBOS says it stays committed to decision-supporting data.

Demographics flagged in the survey

• Nearly half of Uganda's population is under 15.
• Women head 30% of all households surveyed.
• Rural areas outpaced urban zones in net ownership.