Malaria is the major cause of death in Uganda counting for over 27%. Maternal anemia and placental parasite anemia leads to low birth weight that contributes to infant mortality . Despite interventions of stakeholders, prevention services to mothers and children is low. Long lasting insecticide treated mosquito nets (LLINs) coverage is still low affecting pregnant mothers who have low immunity. The project provides free LLINs, malaria tests and treatment to mothers during antenatal clinic days.
Uganda and partners have made significant effort to reduce infant and maternal death due to malaria. Despite the commendable effort, the country remains a high-burden with its entire population of 45.5 million at risk of being infected with malaria more so vulnerable groups pregnant women and children under five particularly in Kibuku District, Eastern, Uganda. Uganda has the 3rd highest global burden of malaria cases (5.1%) and the 8th highest level of deaths (2.9%).
.We are operating a private not for profit health center III in which we educate pregnant and lactating mothers on malaria prevention during antenatal and immunization clinic days, carryout malaria tests, provide malaria treatment , provide a long lasting insecticide treated net (LLINs), provide mosquito sprays doom to mothers in case of LLINs stock out and support staff to monitor usage of LLINs effectively in homes with pregnant women
The project will create the following impact: 1. Reduction of infant and mortality death among pregnant women and children at community level. 2. Reduce expenditure on treatment of malaria. 3. Improvement in production among the farming communities 4. improved health and well being of local communities
This project has provided additional documentation in a XLSX file (projdoc.xlsx).
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