LUUKA, UGANDA: The Government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Health Uganda, has delivered 182,800 insecticide-treated mosquito nets to Luuka District in a major push to curb malaria and reduce preventable deaths.
The consignment, supplied by the National Medical Stores (NMS), was received by district officials led by RDC Michael Kibwika and District Health Officer Wandira Christopher.
Kibwika confirmed the delivery, noting that the nets—packed in 3,656 bales each containing 50 pieces—will be distributed across parishes to protect households from malaria.
“Government has provided both treatment and prevention. These mosquito nets are part of efforts to reduce malaria cases that continue to claim lives in our communities,” he said.
He warned residents against misuse of the nets, citing cases where some households divert them for activities such as fishing, gardening, and poultry keeping.
“We urge our people to use these nets strictly for their intended purpose. Misuse undermines the fight against malaria,” Kibwika added.
The nets have already been dispatched from the district headquarters to various parishes ahead of mass distribution.
DHO Wandira said Village Health Teams (VHTs) will lead the identification and registration of beneficiaries, following government guidelines of one mosquito net for every two people.
“Our VHTs will move door-to-door to register beneficiaries. We must ensure fairness and adherence to the one-net-per-two-people policy,” he said.
Health officials say the intervention is part of a broader national strategy to scale up malaria prevention through increased access to treated nets and essential medicines.
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