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UGANDA: EXEMPLAR IN ANEMIA REDUCTION AMONG WRA
From 2006 to 2016, Uganda made steady progress in reducing anemia prevalence among non-pregnant women of reproductive age (WRA) from 40% to 31%.
Read how multisectoral interventions, including a focus on malaria control, family planning, and women’s nutrition, contributed to its success.
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Improved Prevention and Control of Malaria
Control of Malaria, a significant public health issue and direct cause of anemia, was a top priority, with a focus on increased coverage of key preventative interventions.
Driven by Uganda’s National Malaria Control Program, Uganda reduced its malaria burden among WRA from 30% to 19% between 2006 and 2016. Of particular importance was the scale-up and increased access and coverage of preventive interventions such as insecticide-treated nets and intermittent preventive treatment during pregnancy – indicative of improved control of malaria particularly for women with highest risk for anemia.
Woman in her bedroom with malaria prevention nets in Buyende District, Uganda
© Sumy Sadurni
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