Uganda – Malaria Consortium Blog

Four posters, one project: MAPD at ASTMH 2019

November 21, 2019November 21, 2019Approx reading time: 2 mins

Malaria Consortium is presenting four posters on one project at the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene annual meeti......read more

The school fighting malaria

August 27, 2019Approx reading time: 3 mins

We’re greeted at Kyotera Primary School by head boy Clovis. He is ready to show us the work his school is doing to equip its......read more

Photo story: Supporting mothers like Madinah

June 7, 2019Approx reading time: 1 min

In our latest photo story, we follow Madinah on her visit to an antenatal class at her local health centre. Scroll down to view. ......read more

Data is key in the pursuit of Universal Health Coverage

May 13, 2019May 20, 2019Approx reading time: 2 mins

One of the most effective tools in the drive towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC) is the community health worker. Selected b......read more

World Health Day 2019: Prioritising the most vulnerable communities to achieve health for all

April 7, 2019April 7, 2019Approx reading time: 2 mins

Contemplating how the world achieves universal health coverage (UHC) is a mammoth task. The ambition is to ensure 'health for all'......read more

Rutoke’s key influencer sets up a village health club and ‘ambulance fund’

August 1, 2018April 5, 2019Approx reading time: 3 mins

Ernest Masereka, a voluntary community health worker and key influencer from Rutoke village, Uganda, introduced his community to the idea of forming a village health club in December 2017. Village health clubs provide forums at which community members can disseminate messages and address different issues, such as sanitation, health and savings.