The reporting rate almost remained the same 73.2% in this week from 73.1% in last week. A total of 161,105 malaria confirmed cases were reported, an increase by 1.7% from 158,358 in the previous week Test positivity rate this week was 52.3% compared to 50.15 % last week. The highest Test positivity rates were reported in Nabilatuk (79.7%), Pader (73.3%), Alebtong (72.9%), Maracha (72.5%), Otuke (72.2%), Yumbe (71.7%) and Zombo (68.8%). There were 29 malaria deaths this week compared to 18 malaria deaths in the previous week. Amuria (1), Kaabong (1), Kamuli (3), Kitgum (3), Kole (2), Lamwo (1), Masindi (1), Mbale (3), Otuke (1), Pakwach (2), Serere (1), Wakiso (9)being validated, and Yumbe (1).
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