In 2022, WHO issued updated guidelines for #malaria, giving endemic countries flexibility to develop prevention and control strategies in local contexts. We're carrying out rapid assessments to build an evidence base for #SMC in new geographies: 📘 bit.ly/3pKtsQH.

20 years ago, #Malaria Consortium was founded by a small team committed to improving + saving lives. Since then, we have taken great strides to strengthen relationships with governments + partners to progress towards universal #health coverage Read more: brnw.ch/21wDz5u

Today is #EndangeredSpeciesDay, an annual event aimed at commemorating, learning about, and taking action to protect at-risk and endangered species. The U.S. government through USAID's Biodiversity for Resilience Activity (with RTI International) works with partners and communities to

Where are the world’s fastest roads? Our analysis using Google Maps data shows that high-speed roads boost productivity, reduce poverty, and contribute to economic development by connecting markets efficiently. imf.org/en/Blogs/Artic…

In the early 2000s Government of Uganda committed to social security reforms. It is now 20 years since the STG report that proposed mid-term access and innovative products for voluntary contributions among others, was presented to HE the president Yoweri K Museveni (in November 2004).

It is high time Government of Uganda considers the other proposals in the report e.g. periodic installments (annuities) after initial Lumpsum, licensing a 2nd provider and portability of savings. These proposals were fully owned by MoGLSD NOTU FUE Private Sector Foundation Uganda among others.

Bankers Uganda Bankers’ Association and Insurers Uganda Insurers Association were fully on board though they argued proposals fell short of expectations. The Ministry of Finance Ministry of Finance and PSST Ramathan Ggoobi should act now for purposes of economic deepening and savers optimal benefits.

Providing girls with bathing facilities is as important as menstrual pads In a 2020 Madi-Okollo district study, the primary leaving examinations (PLE) results of the previous 7 years at Okollo primary school revealed an upward trend in girls' performance attributed to reliable

water supply, menstrual hygiene management and other deliberate efforts aimed at empowering the girl child. These opportunities especially bathing at school were not available in all the other primary schools.

In such schools many shy girls who do not pick pads from senior women teachers instead keep running to the bathrooms. Thus, in schools without reliable water sources such girls choose to stay at home throughout the duration of their menstrual periods.

Together with Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance and Ministry of Health- Uganda, UNICEF is launching the largest #malaria vaccine rollout to date! 🦟💉 Over 2 million doses will be distributed to infants in 105 districts across #Uganda, marking a major milestone in the country’s fight against the disease.

#MWEworks: Officials from MINISTRY OF WATER AND ENVIRONMENT 🇺🇬 held the 8th site inspection to assess progress of construction works for Nyamugasani Water Supply and Sanitation System (WSSS). With financial support from World Bank, Nyamugasani WSSS is being implemented in two Phases.

#MWEworks: “I am pleased to note that Lancaster University has expressed interest in collaborating with MINISTRY OF WATER AND ENVIRONMENT 🇺🇬 in areas such as capacity building, research, development and knowledge sharing”. The Permanent Secretary; Dr. Dr. Alfred Okot Okidi stated as he opened the Collaborative Workshop.

#MWEworks: MINISTRY OF WATER AND ENVIRONMENT 🇺🇬 officially handed over Kaina Solar Powered Irrigation Scheme to the community in Njarayabaana Village, Rwimi Subcounty, Bunyangabu District. The handover ceremony was officiated by the Minister of State for Gender & Culture in Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development; Hon. Peace Regis Mutuuzo.

A new paper in @frontiersin, co-authored by Jane Achan Edwin, Principal Advisor at Malaria Consortium, explores the landscape of #malaria interventions & their effectiveness in reducing morbidity/mortality among children in Africa🌍 Read our news piece➡️ brnw.ch/21wRIjr

VIDEO: Interesting insights into the ongoing #documentation mission to track impact from some key project that Heifer International Uganda supports, including #WaterForDiaryBusiness, #SolarforSustainableDairyBusiness, #SAYE and #DREEM Mott Foundation Mastercard Foundation Heifer International Africa

Together w/Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, UNICEF, World Health Organization (WHO) & others, on Weds we supported @minofhealthug launch the rollout of 2.3 million #malaria vaccine doses to children in #Uganda. Read our latest news ➡️ brnw.ch/21wRN4h (Photo credit: WHO Uganda)

The World Bank Group is the best deal in development—for governments, taxpayers, and the private sector. Watch the #WBGMeetings press conference to learn why. wrld.bg/67vo50VCAba

This #EarthDay, stream Common Ground & Kiss the Ground on Amazon Prime 🎥🌍 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡. 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧. 𝐀𝐜𝐭. Join the live Q&A on YouTube (Apr 22 @ 10AM PT) w/ Rosario Dawson, Woody Harrelson, Sadhguru & more! ms.spr.ly/6017S6iCN #GlobalWatchParty #CommonGround #KisstheGround

🖥️ To mark #WorldMalariaDay, join us for a webinar w/ Makerere AI Health Lab & Ministry of Health- Uganda where expert panellists will explore how #AI technologies could revolutionise #malaria detection, surveillance accuracy & intervention strategies. Register here 👉 bit.ly/4hYQQ1U