Vaccines for Malaria Control in Uganda

Malaria is the leading cause of death in Uganda and accounts for 13.65 percent of all deaths.

Uganda ranks third globally in malaria burden, accounting for 5.1 percent of cases.

Annual vaccinations for children aged 0–12 months in Uganda can avert:

• 68,000–82,000 cases over three years
• US$76.7–115.7 million societal costs over 3 years
• 95,000-153,000 cases of catastrophic expenditures over 10 years