In a bid to prevent and kick Malaria out of Uganda, the Ministry of Health has re-launched a free mosquito net distribution campaign.

The Standard has learnt that the distribution of free repellent mosquito nets under 3A Phase, is already ongoing in Nyeihanga Town Council, Rwampara District.

According to reports from the Western Uganda District, there has been massive turnout of residents who were first sensitized on how to properly us the nets.

In addition to Rwampara, this distribution phase will also include the districts of; Bukwo, Bulambuli, Buyende, Ibanda, Iganga, Jinja City, Jinja, Kamuli, Kamwenge, Kapchorwa, Kazo, Kyegegwa, Luuka, Mbarara, Mbarara City, Namayingo and Ntungamo.

The Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Diana Atwine, on Sunday tweeted, urging residents in the districts who have not receive notices, to follow up with their local authorities for help to receive their treated mosquito nets.

A toll free line for any inquiries, (0800100066) has been put set up for urgent feedback.

Despite the deployment of recommended malaria prevention and control interventions, it should be noted that Malaria still remains a major public health problem in Uganda affecting nearly 95% of the population.

Furthermore, Uganda was ranked 3rd in Global Malaria burden with over 12 million cases reported annually. For every 10 sick people in Uganda, 3 are suffering from malaria.

However, there has been a progressive decline in prevalence, malaria morbidity and mortality adherent to the midterm review.