Malaria in Uganda is the main cause for the mortality rate in Uganda. Over 95 % Malaria in Uganda is caused by Plasmodium falciparum.
The major transmitters of the Malaria at Uganda are Anopheles and Anopheles funestus.
The economic development of Uganda is greatly affected by the
Malaria in Uganda. The health in Uganda is deteriorating due to Malaria. Malaria in Uganda is the main killer of the Uganda kids.
Mental backwardness, childhood anemia, etc. are caused due to Malaria. Pregnant women are also affected by Malaria. 60 % miscarriages are occurred due to Malaria. Most children below five years get affected by
Malaria in Uganda.
Deforestation, fish ponds, cultivation of wetlands, etc. are the causes for the increase of
Uganda Malaria.
The rate of outpatient visits in Uganda due to Malaria is 39 % and the rate of inpatient visits is 35 %. In the year 1997 the rate of Malaria cases in Uganda was 5 million and in the year 2003 the rate of Uganda Malaria was 16.5 million.
Malaria has many symptoms. Some of the
Symptoms of Malaria are-
- Fever
- Head-ache
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
The
Prevention of Malaria can be done in the following ways-
- It is always preferable to sleep under a mosquito bed net.
- DEET insect repellent should be used on the skin for preventing mosquito bites.
- Insect spray should be used in the room while sleeping.
- Long pants and long sleeved shirts should be worn for avoiding mosquito bites.
