Katikkiro launches malaria vaccination campaign
Kamalabyonna Charles Peter Mayiga has urged parents to consistently take their children for vaccination against life-threatening diseases, including malaria, so they can grow up healthy and free from preventable illnesses.
Katikkiro delivered this message during a meeting with health officials in the kingdom at Bulange, Mengo, on Wednesday.
In his discussion with health leaders, Katikkiro highlighted that many households are affected by various diseases, but malaria remains the leading cause of suffering and death among the people.
The Katikkiro highlights malaria vaccination as safe and free, urging parents to vaccinate children aged 6 to 18 months
He explained that when malaria strikes a home, it disrupts family finances since large sums of money are spent on treatment, and in many cases, it claims more lives than even HIV/AIDS.
He, therefore, urged parents to ensure their children receive vaccinations starting from six months up to two years of age. He noted that the malaria vaccine is now available in health centers following approval by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Katikkiro emphasized that the Kingdom prioritizes healthcare because the journey to restoring Buganda’s greatness requires a healthy and disease-free population.