Resistance to frontline malaria medication confirmed in Uganda

In the last 10 years, there has been a significant reduction in malaria prevalence in Uganda.

Gulu UPDF 4th Division Health team office testing a patient for malaria at Koch Gomaon October 8, 2012. The Government has created various initiatives and programmes to fight the disease.

By: NewVision Reporter, Journalists @NewVision

Malaria is becoming resistant to frontline drugs used in Uganda, posing a threat to efforts in curbing the number one killer disease, a new study shows.

Results from a study conducted

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Resistance to frontline malaria medication confirmed in Uganda

In the last 10 years, there has been a significant reduction in malaria prevalence in Uganda.

Gulu UPDF 4th Division Health team office testing a patient for malaria at Koch Gomaon October 8, 2012. The Government has created various initiatives and programmes to fight the disease.

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