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Uganda Parliamentary Forum on Malaria

@upfm_malaria

We are a platform of Members of parliament who generate visibility and provide leadership to the control and eventual elimination of Malaria in Uganda.

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At the #WalkAgainstMalaria 2025, Hon. Phiona Nyamutoro Phiona Nyamutoro, the Minister of State for Energy & Mineral Development, expressed her honour in joining the Walk Against Malaria. She shared her personal struggle with malaria during her childhood and added that (1/2)🧵

At the #WalkAgainstMalaria 2025, Hon. Phiona Nyamutoro <a href="/PNyamutoro/">Phiona Nyamutoro</a>, the Minister of State for Energy &amp; Mineral Development, expressed her honour in joining the Walk Against Malaria. 

She shared her personal struggle with malaria during her childhood and added that

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coming from West Nile, one the regions with the highest malaria burden in Uganda, she urged everyone to take the fight seriously—promoting testing, discouraging self-medication, and emphasizing prevention. (2/2) #WalkAgainstMalaria #EndMalaria

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Minister Counselor Mr. Fan Xuecheng from the Chinese Embassy in Uganda expressed his honour in participating in the #WalkAgainstMalaria. He reflected on China’s historical battle with malaria, noting that in the 1940s, the country recorded over 30 million cases annually. 1/3🧵#EndMalaria

Minister Counselor Mr. Fan Xuecheng from the <a href="/ChineseEmb_Uga/">Chinese Embassy in Uganda</a> expressed his honour in participating in the #WalkAgainstMalaria.

He reflected on China’s historical battle with malaria, noting that in the 1940s, the country recorded over 30 million cases annually.

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Through nationwide efforts—such as mass spraying, mosquito net use, drug distribution, and scientific breakthroughs like the discovery of artemisinin by Nobel Laureate Tu Youyou— China made significant progress and was declared malaria-free by the WHO in 2021.

Through nationwide efforts—such as mass spraying, mosquito net use, drug distribution, and scientific breakthroughs like the discovery of artemisinin by Nobel Laureate Tu Youyou— China made significant progress and was declared malaria-free by the WHO in 2021.
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He highlighted the longstanding China-Uganda health cooperation, which began in 1983, & in conclusion, Mr. Fan reiterated China’s commitment under the 2024 FOCAC Summit to continue supporting Uganda’s fight against malaria & strengthening its public health system. #EndMalaria

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At the #WalkAgainstMalaria 2025, Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa congratulated the Ministry of Health- Uganda for the successful rollout of the malaria vaccine, stating that Uganda, though the 19th country to implement it, had the most effective launch. (1/2) #EndMalaria 🧵

At the #WalkAgainstMalaria 2025, Rt. Hon. <a href="/Thomas_Tayebwa/">Thomas Tayebwa</a> congratulated the <a href="/MinofHealthUG/">Ministry of Health- Uganda</a> for the successful rollout of the malaria vaccine, stating that Uganda, though the 19th country to implement it, had the most effective launch.

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The vaccine currently targets children aged one to two years, and he called on leaders and parents to mobilize communities for vaccination, stressing that preventing malaria through immunization is a critical first step toward elimination. #EndMalaria #WalkAgainstMalaria

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The Malaria Children’s Parliament Month is Back! This November 2025, children from across Uganda will gather at Parliament of Uganda to engage in powerful debates on malaria with their leader. #CVAM | #MalariaFreeUganda #MalariaFreeSchools

The Malaria Children’s Parliament Month is Back!

This November 2025, children from across Uganda will gather at <a href="/Parliament_Ug/">Parliament of Uganda</a> to engage in powerful debates on malaria with their leader.

#CVAM | #MalariaFreeUganda
#MalariaFreeSchools
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Article: "Children's Voices against Malaria Shine at the #WalkAgainstMalaria Activity." #CVAM #EndMalaria 📃Read: joripress.com/childrens-voic…

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He added that Makerere University University continues to conduct research on malaria to provide evidence-based solutions for communities. #WalkAgainstMalaria #EndMalaria

He added that <a href="/Makerere/">Makerere University</a> University continues to conduct research on malaria to provide evidence-based solutions for communities.

#WalkAgainstMalaria
#EndMalaria
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The National Children’s Parliament on Malaria brings children from across Uganda together to raise awareness and call for stronger action and support in the fight against malaria. #CVAM #EndMalaria #MalariaFreeSchools

The National Children’s Parliament on Malaria brings children from across Uganda together to raise awareness and call for stronger action and support in the fight against malaria.

#CVAM
#EndMalaria
#MalariaFreeSchools
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Children's voices, loud & clear! At the National Children's Parliament on Malaria, we're demanding action to #EndMalaria in Uganda! Let's unite for a future where every child can thrive malaria-free! #MalariaFreeUganda #ChildrenAgainstMalaria #HealthForAll

Children's voices, loud &amp; clear! At the National Children's Parliament on Malaria, we're demanding action to #EndMalaria in Uganda! Let's unite for a future where every child can thrive malaria-free! #MalariaFreeUganda #ChildrenAgainstMalaria #HealthForAll
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Exciting collaboration ahead! UPFM members & Malaria Child Ambassadors met with HE Ambassador Upender Singh Rawat of India to explore partnerships in malaria elimination. India's success stories & innovative solutions can inspire Uganda's progress! #MalariaElimination

Exciting collaboration ahead! UPFM members &amp; Malaria Child Ambassadors met with HE Ambassador Upender Singh Rawat of India to explore partnerships in malaria elimination. India's success stories &amp; innovative solutions can inspire Uganda's progress! #MalariaElimination
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Empowering children to lead the fight against malaria: Every voice, every action, every child matters in our journey to a malaria-free future! Join us in supporting #MalariaFreeFuture for all children! #NationalMalariaChildrenParliament #MalariaAwareness

Empowering children to lead the fight against malaria: Every voice, every action, every child matters in our journey to a malaria-free future! Join us in supporting #MalariaFreeFuture for all children! #NationalMalariaChildrenParliament #MalariaAwareness
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Let's #FightForMore! Full financing of the #GlobalFund's 8th replenishment is fundamental to fighting HIV, TB, and malaria. No shortfall should be made up by uncertain domestic resources or innovative financing alone. #GlobalFundReplenishment

Let's #FightForMore! Full financing of the #GlobalFund's 8th replenishment is fundamental to fighting HIV, TB, and malaria. No shortfall should be made up by uncertain domestic resources or innovative financing alone. #GlobalFundReplenishment
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Let's #FightMalariaTogether! As Co-Chair of COPEMA Global & President of COPEMA Uganda,I'm calling for full replenishment of AFTER THIS - EVERYTHING PALES INTO INSIGNIFICANCE this year to drive progress against malaria, especially in low-income countries. We need global partnership & and commitment.

Let's #FightMalariaTogether! As Co-Chair of COPEMA Global &amp; President of COPEMA Uganda,I'm calling for full replenishment of <a href="/TheGlobalFund/">AFTER THIS - EVERYTHING PALES INTO INSIGNIFICANCE</a> this year to drive progress against malaria, especially in low-income countries. We need global partnership &amp; and commitment.
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Declarations are important, but action is critical! Too few countries met the 15% Abuja target for health. Let's take action to bridge the gap. That's why we need #COPEMA to mobilize, coordinate, and empower efforts to achieve health goals! #HealthForAll #AbujaDeclaration

Declarations are important, but action is critical! Too few countries met the 15% Abuja target for health. Let's take action to bridge the gap. That's why we need #COPEMA to mobilize, coordinate, and empower efforts to achieve health goals! #HealthForAll #AbujaDeclaration