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Ministry of Health Weekly Malaria Report, Week 19, 9 May - 15 May 2022

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Malaria

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There has generally been a gradual increase in the number of confirmed cases, incidence, and the number of upsurge districts. This explains the increasing number of districts with an inadequate stock of ACTs and RDTs.The reporting rate has also generally been low It is important to note that since the rainy season is upon us, malaria cases are expected to continue rising and everyone should be alert. There's no better time to domesticate the malaria fight than now.A total of 246,045 malaria confirmed cases were reported, up by 11% cases reported last week.�Reporting reduced to 72% from 74% last week.�71 Districts reported malaria upsurge this week. Districts in upsurge and have <3 weeks of ACT stock include: Budaka, Kween, Nabilatuk, Bugiri, Amolatar, Ntoroko, Namutumba and Alebtong.

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