Butaleja District Registers Decline in Malaria Infections
By Ambrose Wanagoli.
The Butaleja District Health Inspector, Henry Isogoli, has announced a significant decline in malaria infections across the district, attributing the improvement to the recently concluded Indoor Residual Spraying exercise that was widely embraced by residents.
Speaking in an exclusive interview on Thursday, Isogoli revealed that malaria cases had sharply increased in March, with health facilities registering about 700 cases every week.
However, following an intensified malaria prevention campaign, the infections have reduced to about 200 cases weekly.
He credited the progress to the commitment of health workers, especially nurses and Village Health Teams, for their continued efforts in sensitising communities and ensuring timely response to malaria cases.
Isogoli further assured residents that the district currently has adequate stocks of anti-malarial drugs.
He urged people to seek medical attention immediately upon experiencing signs of illness, stressing the importance of proper diagnosis before treatment.
The health inspector also warned against self-medication, noting that it poses serious health risks.
He said the district authorities are taking tough measures against illegal drug shop operators accused of encouraging self-medication practices that endanger patients’ lives.
