Uganda braces for rising malaria cases in hot, dry January, a leading cause of death.

Uganda faces a predicted rise in malaria cases in January, one of its hottest and driest months. The disease is a major cause of death, claiming between 70,000 to 100,000 lives annually, mostly among pregnant women and children. Health officials recommend increasing surveillance, stockpiling malaria drugs, and promoting the use of treated mosquito nets and community education to combat the spread.

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