Malaria Vaccine Now Part of Routine Immunization

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Uganda, through the Ministry of Health, has announced that the malaria vaccine will be introduced into the routine immunisation schedule starting this April.

This practice is expected to prevent the spread of malaria completely in the country, especially among young babies who are prone to the disease compared to the adults.

According to the Ministry of Health, the first dose of the malaria vaccine will be administered to all children aged 6 to 11 months. This age group has been identified as the most susceptible to severe malaria and death due to the disease.

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The malaria vaccine, which has undergone rigorous testing and has been proven to be safe, effective, and free, will provide a significant boost to Uganda’s efforts to combat malaria. The vaccine has been shown to protect children from severe malaria and death, reducing the risk of malaria-related hospitalisations and fatalities.

The Ministry of Health has assured the public that the malaria vaccine is safe and effective and that it will be administered free of charge to all eligible children.

As Uganda prepares to roll out the malaria vaccine, the Ministry of Health is urging parents and carers to take advantage of this opportunity to protect their children from the devastating effects of malaria.

In conclusion, with the children being vaccinated, parents can help ensure that they are protected from severe malaria and death and that they can grow and thrive without the burden of this debilitating disease.

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written by @enock katamba

enock katamba

Enock Katamba is a Ugandan Journalist and Founder of Uncovered UG, an independent digital news platform covering Uganda and international developments. He reports on politics, national affairs, entertainment, sports, business, education and other stories of public interest.