The ministry of health has announced that it will in 2025 start malaria vaccination in 105 districts as part of the ongoing Big Catch Up Campaign under the theme “Sustaining the Vaccines and Immunization Agenda in Media Narratives.”
Elizabeth Kaijuka, Public Health Specialist, told a media engagement that was organized by the ministry recently that the malaria vaccine is a 4 dose vaccine for adults. Children will receive their 1st dose at 6 months, 2nd at 7months, 3rd at 8 months and 4th dose at 18 months.
“The Malaria vaccine works hand in hand with other Malaria prevention interventions. When combined with other interventions, the burden of Malaria is reduced by 92%,” Kaijuka stated.
Kaijuka was providing an overview of the Malaria Vaccine Introduction into the routine immunization schedule in Uganda.
The Commissioner Health Promotion at the Ministry of Health, Dr. Richard Kabanda said immunization is the backbone of public health interventions.
