Save Pregnant Women from Malaria in Uganda

SUMMARY:

Globally, Uganda was the 3rd highest contributor to global malaria cases at 5% in 2019 and transmission has become unstable with increased occurrences of outbreaks, and it continues to be the major cause of morbidity and mortality among pregnant mothers and children less than five years. It is costing a family and average of 9 USD or 3% of annual income per episode. It contributes to 33% of OPD attendances, 22% of admission cases, and 11% of deaths. This is a quarterly project status report for the period May to August 2024 for the “Save 750 Pregnant women from Malaria in Uganda” project. The overall goal of the project is to contribute to the reduction of maternal mortality rates in Uganda. The project distributed long lasting insecticide treated nets (LLINs), conducted health education, home visits, and IPTs to pregnant mothers. The project is implemented in collaboration with Kibuku Health Centre IV, Bulangira Health Centre 111 and Kagumu Health center III.  KADO is grateful to all donors and the community for the support that contributed to the realization of these quarterly results despite the current hard economic situation.

ACHIEVEMENTS:

The community is experiencing high malaria burden because this a rainy season has testified and mosquito breeding has escalated. However, the key project results for the quarter were:

• 336 Pregnant Mothers Received Health Education on Malaria prevention measures during antenatal clinic days
• 61 pregnant Mothers Received Mosquito Net
• 145 Mothers Tested for Malaria
• 60 pregnant mothers received Mosquito Doom
• 185 Households with pregnant Mothers visited and assessed on utilization of malaria prevention measures. Measures
• 336 pregnant mothers provided with Presumptive treatment (IPTs)

CHALLENGES:

1. We lack adequate anti malaria drug supplies in our PNFP facility due to limited funding..
2. 3. Malaria treatment is relatively expensive to a local pregnant mothers ranging from Ugx 35,000 to 50,000.
3. Treated mosquito nets are  very expensive  to local communities at a cost of USD 8 and the demand is high and the government distribution is not consistent ie after every three years
4. We have limited  funding to scale up the project
5. Consistent inadequate quarterly supply of antimalarial drugs in public facilities that cannot last for one week.  

 RECOMMENDATIONS:

KADO still requests all partners for continuous support for this malaria prevention project to enhance reduction of maternal mortality and morbidity among pregnant mothers and children less than five years in Uganda. Government intervention in malaria prevention is limited due to low economy. The Government is implementing global fund for malaria project but in selected districts. You are requested to tell your brother, sister, friend to help and support this intervention to curb the prevailing situation. .

SUMMARY:

Globally, Uganda was the 3rd highest contributor to global malaria cases at 5% in 2019 and transmission has become unstable with increased occurrences of outbreaks, and it continues to be the major cause of morbidity and mortality among pregnant mothers and children less than five years. It is costing a family and average of 9 USD or 3% of annual income per episode. It contributes to 33% of OPD attendances, 22% of admission cases, and 11% of deaths. This is a quarterly project status report for the period May to August 2024 for the “Save 750 Pregnant women from Malaria in Uganda” project. The overall goal of the project is to contribute to the reduction of maternal mortality rates in Uganda. The project distributed long lasting insecticide treated nets (LLINs), conducted health education, home visits, and IPTs to pregnant mothers. The project is implemented in collaboration with Kibuku Health Centre IV, Bulangira Health Centre 111 and Kagumu Health center III.  KADO is grateful to all donors and the community for the support that contributed to the realization of these quarterly results despite the current hard economic situation.

ACHIEVEMENTS:

The community is experiencing high malaria burden because this a rainy season has testified and mosquito breeding has escalated. However, the key project results for the quarter were:

• 336 Pregnant Mothers Received Health Education on Malaria prevention measures during antenatal clinic days
• 61 pregnant Mothers Received Mosquito Net
• 145 Mothers Tested for Malaria
• 60 pregnant mothers received Mosquito Doom
• 185 Households with pregnant Mothers visited and assessed on utilization of malaria prevention measures. Measures
• 336 pregnant mothers provided with Presumptive treatment (IPTs)

CHALLENGES:

1. We lack adequate anti malaria drug supplies in our PNFP facility due to limited funding..
2. 3. Malaria treatment is relatively expensive to a local pregnant mothers ranging from Ugx 35,000 to 50,000.
3. Treated mosquito nets are  very expensive  to local communities at a cost of USD 8 and the demand is high and the government distribution is not consistent ie after every three years
4. We have limited funding to scale up the project
5. Consistent inadequate quarterly supply of antimalarial drugs in public facilities that cannot last for one week.

 RECOMMENDATIONS:

KADO still requests all partners for continuous support for this malaria prevention project to enhance reduction of maternal mortality and morbidity among pregnant mothers and children less than five years in Uganda. Government intervention in malaria prevention is limited due to low economy. The Government is implementing global fund for malaria project but in selected districts. You are requested to tell your brother, sister, friend to help and support this intervention to curb the prevailing situation. .

SUMMARY:

Globally, Uganda was the 3rd highest contributor to global malaria cases at 5% in 2019 and transmission has become unstable with increased occurrences of outbreaks, and it continues to be the major cause of morbidity and mortality among pregnant mothers and children less than five years. It is costing a family and average of 9 USD or 3% of annual income per episode. It contributes to 33% of OPD attendances, 22% of admission cases, and 11% of deaths. This is a quarterly project status report for the period May to August 2024 for the “Save 750 Pregnant women from Malaria in Uganda” project. The overall goal of the project is to contribute to the reduction of maternal mortality rates in Uganda. The project distributed long lasting insecticide treated nets (LLINs), conducted health education, home visits, and IPTs to pregnant mothers. The project is implemented in collaboration with Kibuku Health Centre IV, Bulangira Health Centre 111 and Kagumu Health center III.  KADO is grateful to all donors and the community for the support that contributed to the realization of these quarterly results despite the current hard economic situation.

ACHIEVEMENTS:

The community is experiencing high malaria burden because this a rainy season has testified and mosquito breeding has escalated. However, the key project results for the quarter were:

• 336 Pregnant Mothers Received Health Education on Malaria prevention measures during antenatal clinic days
• 61 pregnant Mothers Received Mosquito Net
• 145 Mothers Tested for Malaria
• 60 pregnant mothers received Mosquito Doom
• 185 Households with pregnant Mothers visited and assessed on utilization of malaria prevention measures. Measures
• 336 pregnant mothers provided with Presumptive treatment (IPTs)

CHALLENGES:

1. We lack adequate anti malaria drug supplies in our PNFP facility due to limited funding..
2. 3. Malaria treatment is relatively expensive to a local pregnant mothers ranging from Ugx 35,000 to 50,000.
3. Treated mosquito nets are  very expensive  to local communities at a cost of USD 8 and the demand is high and the government distribution is not consistent ie after every three years
4. We have limited  funding to scale up the project
5. Consistent inadequate quarterly supply of antimalarial drugs in public facilities that cannot last for one week.  

 RECOMMENDATIONS:

KADO still requests all partners for continuous support for this malaria prevention project to enhance reduction of maternal mortality and morbidity among pregnant mothers and children less than five years in Uganda. Government intervention in malaria prevention is limited due to low economy. The Government is implementing global fund for malaria project but in selected districts. You are requested to tell your brother, sister, friend to help and support this intervention to curb the prevailing situation. .

SUMMARY:

Globally, Uganda was the 3rd highest contributor to global malaria cases at 5% in 2019 and transmission has become unstable with increased occurrences of outbreaks, and it continues to be the major cause of morbidity and mortality among pregnant mothers and children less than five years. It is costing a family and average of 9 USD or 3% of annual income per episode. It contributes to 33% of OPD attendances, 22% of admission cases, and 11% of deaths. This is a quarterly project status report for the period May to August 2024 for the “Save 750 Pregnant women from Malaria in Uganda” project. The overall goal of the project is to contribute to the reduction of maternal mortality rates in Uganda. The project distributed long lasting insecticide treated nets (LLINs), conducted health education, home visits, and IPTs to pregnant mothers. The project is implemented in collaboration with Kibuku Health Centre IV, Bulangira Health Centre 111 and Kagumu Health center III.  KADO is grateful to all donors and the community for the support that contributed to the realization of these quarterly results despite the current hard economic situation.

ACHIEVEMENTS:

The community is experiencing high malaria burden because this a rainy season has testified and mosquito breeding has escalated. However, the key project results for the quarter were:

• 336 Pregnant Mothers Received Health Education on Malaria prevention measures during antenatal clinic days
• 61 pregnant Mothers Received Mosquito Net
• 145 Mothers Tested for Malaria
• 60 pregnant mothers received Mosquito Doom
• 185 Households with pregnant Mothers visited and assessed on utilization of malaria prevention measures. Measures
• 336 pregnant mothers provided with Presumptive treatment (IPTs)

CHALLENGES:

1. We lack adequate anti malaria drug supplies in our PNFP facility due to limited funding..
2. 3. Malaria treatment is relatively expensive to a local pregnant mothers ranging from Ugx 35,000 to 50,000.
3. Treated mosquito nets are  very expensive  to local communities at a cost of USD 8 and the demand is high and the government distribution is not consistent ie after every three years
4. We have limited  funding to scale up the project
5. Consistent inadequate quarterly supply of antimalarial drugs in public facilities that cannot last for one week.  

 RECOMMENDATIONS:

KADO still requests all partners for continuous support for this malaria prevention project to enhance reduction of maternal mortality and morbidity among pregnant mothers and children less than five years in Uganda. Government intervention in malaria prevention is limited due to low economy. The Government is implementing global fund for malaria project but in selected districts. You are requested to tell your brother, sister, friend to help and support this intervention to curb the prevailing situation. .

Links:

• http:www.kado.or.ug

SUMMARY:

Malaria remains the major cause of mortality and morbidity among pregnant mothers and children less than five years in Uganda. It is costing a family an average of 9 USD or 3% of annual income per episode. It contributes to 33% of OPD attendances, 22% of admission cases, and 11% of deaths. Globally, Uganda was the 3rd highest contributor to global malaria cases at 5% in 2019 and transmission has become unstable with increased occurrences of outbreaks. This is a quarterly project status report for the period February to April 2024 for the “Save 750 Pregnant women from Malaria in Uganda” project. The overall goal of the project is to contribute to the reduction of maternal mortality rates in Uganda. The project distributed long lasting insecticide treated nets (LLINs), conducted health education, home visits, and IPTs to pregnant mothers. The project is implemented in collaboration with Kibuku Health Centre IV, Bulangira Health Centre 111 and Kagumu Health center III.  KADO is grateful to all donors and the community for the support that contributed to the realization of these quarterly results despite the current hard economic situation.

ACHIEVEMENTS:

The community is experiencing high malaria burden because this a rainy season has testified and mosquito breeding has escalated. However, the key project results for the quarter were:

• 436 Pregnant Mothers Received Health Education on Malaria prevention measures during antenatal clinic days
• 69 pregnant Mothers Received Mosquito Net
• 219 Mothers Tested for Malaria
• 31 pregnant mothers received Mosquito Doom
• 245 Households with pregnant Mothers visited and assessed on utilization of malaria prevention measures. Measures
• 190 pregnant mothers provided with Presumptive treatment (IPTs)
• No HIV Positive Pregnant Mothers identified malaria positive

CHALLENGES:

1. We lack adequate anti malaria drug supplies in our PNFP facility due to limited funding.
2. There is currently increased infant mortality and morbidity due to limited access to mosquito nets and malaria treatment.
3. 3. Malaria treatment is relatively expensive to a local pregnant mothers ranging from Ugx 35,000 to 50,000.
4. Treated mosquito nets are  very expensive  to local communities at a cost of USD 8 and the demand is high and the government distribution is not consistent ie after every three years
5. We have limited skills in resource mobilization to raise adequate funding run the project.
6. 2. Inadequate quarterly supply of antimalarial drugs in public facilities that cannot last for one week. This has escalated infant and maternal mortality and morbidity in communities..

 RECOMMENDATIONS:

KADO still requests all partners for continuous support for this malaria prevention project to enhance reduction of maternal mortality and morbidity among pregnant mothers and children less than five years in Uganda. Government intervention in malaria prevention is limited and reducing to low economy. The Government is implementing global fund for malaria project but in selected districts. You are requested to tell your brother, sister, friend to help and support this intervention to curb the prevailing situation. .

Links:

• http://www.kado.or.ug