Kapelebyong, Uganda: Health authorities in Kapelebyong District have raised alarm after 57,291 malaria cases were recorded between October and December 2025, accounting for 44 per cent of all reported illnesses in the district over the last three months.
The figures were revealed in a report presented to stakeholders during the Quarter Two 2025/2026 Financial Year District Health Performance Review Meeting held on February 25, 2026, at the Kapelebyong District Council Hall.
The report also indicated that seven malaria-related deaths were recorded during the same period, representing 21 per cent of all deaths reported in the district.
Despite the alarming statistics, health officials noted a slight improvement compared to the previous quarter, with malaria morbidity declining from 53 per cent in Quarter One to 44 per cent in Quarter Two.
However, district health leaders say the figures remain worrying and require sustained efforts to reduce the malaria burden.
According to the district health report, the highest malaria cases were recorded at Obalanga HCIII (62%), Ajeleik HCII (59%), Amaseniko HCII (56%), and Airabet HCII (53%). Other health facilities with significant malaria cases included Agonga HCII (52%), Nyada HCII (51%), and Alito HCII (47%), among others.
The district also reported a reduction in malaria cases among pregnant mothers attending their first Antenatal Care (ANC) visit.
A total of 258 cases (17 per cent) were recorded between October and December, compared to 214 cases (21 per cent) reported earlier.
Health officials say the decline reflects improved malaria prevention efforts among expectant mothers.
Dr Eudu James, the Acting District Health Officer for Kapelebyong, said the district health team remains committed to reducing the malaria burden.
He urged health workers to intensify community sensitisation and strictly follow the “test and treat” policy to prevent severe malaria cases. “Ensure you adhere to the test and treat policy. This will help reduce the number of severe malaria cases,” Dr Eudu said.
He also encouraged communities to adopt preventive measures such as sleeping under insecticide-treated mosquito nets, clearing bushes around homes, and seeking treatment early.
Mr Aenu John Michael, the Senior Assistant Secretary representing the Chief Administrative Officer, called on health workers and stakeholders to remain committed to eliminating malaria in the district.
He urged communities, especially pregnant women, to seek treatment from government health facilities to ensure proper diagnosis and care.
Aenu commended health workers for their continued efforts in addressing malaria and other diseases in the district and pledged support from the district leadership to strengthen health services.
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