Rotary Club of Mukono Central Marks World Malaria Day 2026

The Rotary Club of Mukono Central successfully commemorated World Malaria Day 2026 with a community malaria prevention and awareness campaign held at Namulaba Junior School in Kyampisi Subcounty, Mukono District.

The outreach brought together parents, students, local leaders, and community members in a united effort to fight malaria, one of Uganda’s leading public health challenges.

The training and health education sessions were led by Dr. Henry Asiimwe, who emphasized the importance of early treatment, proper mosquito net use, and environmental sanitation in preventing malaria infections.

The event was witnessed and facilitated by Rtn. Isaac Ssamba, President of Rotary Club of Mukono Central, together with Rtn. Ababuker Muzige, the Project Lead.

Speaking during the event, Rtn. Isaac Ssamba highlighted Rotary’s commitment to disease prevention and community health improvement.

“We believe that community awareness and prevention are critical in the fight against malaria. Through partnerships and local action, we can protect vulnerable families and save lives,” he said.

As part of the campaign, the club donated over 200 mosquito nets to vulnerable households and provided 20 slashers to support environmental sanitation and bush clearing activities aimed at reducing mosquito breeding areas.

One of the major outcomes of the event was the establishment of a team of Malaria Ambassadors, who will continue promoting malaria awareness and prevention practices within the community.

The initiative was supported by Rotarians Against Malaria Global through RAM-Global Grant #43 and forms part of Rotary’s continued efforts toward disease prevention and treatment in Uganda.

The campaign impacted more than 500 community members and reinforced the importance of community participation in eliminating malaria. Reported at Service Projects Centre.