What causes malaria?
Malaria is caused by four species of
parasite and transmitted through the bite of infected mosquitoes.
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headache
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vomiting
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flu-like symptoms
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followed by internal bleeding
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kidney and liver failure
Malaria in Uganda
Uganda
has the third highest deaths from malaria in Africa and some of the
highest recorded malaria transmission rates in the continent, particularly in
the areas around Lake Kyoga in central Uganda, where Malaria Consortium is
working on various initiatives. On average, a person in Apac district
near Lake Kyoga would receive more than 1,500 infectious bites per year.
Malaria is endemic in over 95% of
the country, with the highest malaria transmission intensities reported in the
world. According to a recent report from the World Health Organization, Uganda
has the world’s highest malaria incidence, with a rate of 478
cases per 1000 population per year. Malaria is the leading cause of morbidity
and mortality in Uganda and is responsible for up to 40% of all outpatient
visits, 25% of all hospital admissions and 14% of all hospital deaths (Uganda
Ministry of Health, unpublished). The overall malaria-specific mortality is
estimated to be between 70,000 and 100,000 child deaths annually
in Uganda.
In an effort to reduce the burden of malaria, Malaria Consortium
has continued to strengthen and broaden the scope of its operations in
Uganda. Additional offices have been established in West Nile and
Karamoja, which are two of the most remote parts of Uganda and score the lowest
in many key health and development indicators. Malaria Consortium now
operates in almost every district in the country.
Malaria and HIV
Malaria and HIV infection are two of the most important infectious disease worldwide, accounting for a combined 4 million deaths annually. Several interactions between malaria and HIV infection have been established:
Malaria and HIV infection are two of the most important infectious disease worldwide, accounting for a combined 4 million deaths annually. Several interactions between malaria and HIV infection have been established:
These
interactions remain a major public health concern in most areas affected by the
two diseases. This information suggests that malaria is a particular risk
for those with HIV infection and call for the strengthening of programs for the
prevention of malaria in this population.
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