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Ministry of Health stage another campaign against polio

The Minister of State for Primary Health Care, James Kakooza has said that the ministry is set to start another campaign to eradicate polio in Uganda. Speaking to journalists in Kampala today, Kakooza said that the government of Uganda is talking to neighboring countries to ensure joint fight against the disease. He says while Uganda […]

Uganda Health Minister says Malaria prevalence to reduce by 2015

The Uganda Minister of State for Primary Heath, James Kakooza has indicated that malaria prevalence rates will reduce by 5 percent before the end of 2015. Currently, the prevalence of malaria in Uganda stands at more than 25 percent and remains the leading killer mostly affecting children and pregnant mothers according to statistics from the […]