Challenges of Malaria Control in Northern Uganda: Infrastructure, Access, and Healthcare Delivery

Nyambura Achieng M.

School of Natural and Applied Sciences Kampala International University Uganda

ABSTRACT

Malaria remained a significant public health challenge in sub-Saharan Africa, with Uganda, particularly its northern region, bearing a high burden of the disease. This article examined the persistent malaria crisis in Northern Uganda, focusing on the interplay between inadequate healthcare infrastructure, limited access to medical services, and systemic inefficiencies in healthcare delivery. Northern Uganda’s healthcare infrastructure, weakened by historical conflicts, poverty, and underdevelopment, presents significant barriers to effective malaria control. Geographic isolation, socioeconomic inequities, and cultural practices further constrained access to healthcare, while human resource shortages, supply chain disruptions, and fragmented health services undermined the quality and continuity of care. The article utilized a comprehensive review of existing literature and data to analyze these challenges and proposed potential solutions. Strategies such as strengthening healthcare infrastructure, enhancing access to care, improving healthcare delivery, and fostering collaboration among stakeholders were essential for reducing the malaria burden and improving health outcomes in the region.

Keywords: Malaria Control, Healthcare Infrastructure, Northern Uganda, Access to Care, Systemic Inefficiencies

CITE AS: Nyambura Achieng M. (2024). Challenges of Malaria Control in Northern Uganda: Infrastructure, Access, and Healthcare Delivery. NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN MEDICAL SCIENCES 5(3): 71-75. https://doi.org/10.59298/NIJRMS/2024/5.3.7175