DID YOU KNOW...
• That malaria causes 27% of all deaths in Uganda
• Uganda has the world’s highest incidence of malaria
• There are 478 cases of malaria for every 1000 people annually
• Due to the mass distribution of bed nets, malaria incidence decreased
in Uganda in 2014-15
in Uganda in 2014-15
The good news is that malaria is both
PREVENTABLE + TREATABLE
and you can help!
The Kibaale Community Clinic is one of the only medical facilities within a 20km radius
and treats 1000 cases of malaria every month. The community also relies on the clinic for the treatment of many other medical conditions.
and treats 1000 cases of malaria every month. The community also relies on the clinic for the treatment of many other medical conditions.
Kuwasha is committed to both preventing malaria by providing bed nets
to needy families and treating malaria cases at the Kibaale Clinic.
to needy families and treating malaria cases at the Kibaale Clinic.
Every gift of $45 allows us to provide a bed net for 1 family
and malaria treatment for 4 patients.
and malaria treatment for 4 patients.
Consider how you can get involved in our
Give the Gift of Health Campaign this Christmas!
Give the Gift of Health Campaign this Christmas!
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