Due to seasonal variation, this is the period of the year when we have the highest incidence of malaria in the country ,districts are requested to be extra vigilant on stocks and management of malaria.�Reporting rate this week (78.2%) There were over 130,000 more malaria cases this week (243,591) compared to 112,524 the previous week.�There were 46 deaths this week; Nebbi District reported the highest number of deaths (14). Hoima District reported 6 deaths.�In over 93% (119/128) of districts, there was enough ACT stock to last over 4 weeks; and 92% for RDT stock�In 12/128 (9.4%) of districts, there were ACT stockouts in over 25% of facilities; while in only 7 (5.5%) districts were there RDT stockouts in 25% of facilities�Districts under investigation for malaria epidemics include Amuru, Kamwenge, Kisoro, Zombo, Nwoya, Oyam, Luuka,Moyo, Mbale, Adjumani, Yumbe, Kwania, Kole, Namayingo, Kyotera, Rakai and Buliisa 3 Confirmed cases of Ebola reported on June 12th 2019
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