Inzu Ya Masaaba Ministers, Clan Leaders Inducted in Malaria Fight
He emphasized the importance of educating Bamasaaba communities about leading causes of death, including malaria, pneumonia, and hypertension.
Mbale: The Ministry of Health has announced the rollout of a malaria immunization program across the country, targeting children under five years.
Each child will receive one dose per month for four months as part of the government’s efforts to combat malaria.
This was revealed by Dr. Kenneth Waniaye, the Commissioner for Emergency Response, while addressing Inzu Ya Masaaba ministers and clan chairpersons at Wash and Wills Country Home in Mbale.
Speaking on behalf of the Bamasaaba cultural institution (Inzu Ya Masaaba), Steven Masiga, the institution’s spokesperson, pledged to mobilize all parents in Masaabaland to bring their children for the malaria immunization program.
“We shall mobilize everyone, whether Chinese or Indian, as long as they reside in Bamasaaba land. They are now part of our community,” Masiga stated.
He further committed to eliminating barriers to immunization through sensitization and counseling, particularly targeting families that hold religious or cultural reservations about vaccines.
“We will also address pseudo-intellectuals who mislead the public about health issues, especially those who use WhatsApp forums to spread misinformation and sabotage government efforts,” he added.
Masiga emphasized the importance of educating Bamasaaba communities about leading causes of death, including malaria, pneumonia, and hypertension.
The event was attended by clan leaders from all 26 Bamasaaba clans, including representatives from Busiu, Bubutu, Bukigai, Buwabwala, Bufumbo, and Buyobo.
Hon. Richard, who represented Inzu Ya Masaaba Prime Minister Dr. Paul Mwambu, conveyed Mwambu’s support for the initiative, despite his absence due to official duties in a parliamentary agriculture committee meeting.
Facilitators at the event were drawn from the Ministry of Health and Mbale District Local Government, including Madam Agnes Makabayi and Stella Kisoro, who represented the Mbale District Health Office (DHO).
The collaboration between government health officials and cultural leaders is expected to enhance awareness and participation in the malaria immunization program, ultimately reducing malaria-related deaths among children in the region.
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