Health 21 April 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
Malaria Fight in Uganda Fails Without Including Persons with Disabilities
Uganda's efforts to eradicate malaria will fall short unless persons with disabilities (PWDs) are deliberately included in interventions. Excluding them risks deepening inequality despite well-intentioned programs. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/oped/commentary/we-can-t-kick-out-malaria-while-ignoring-pwds-5431872
Uganda’s push to eliminate malaria cannot succeed if persons with disabilities (PWDs) are overlooked. Even the most effective strategies risk exacerbating inequality without targeted inclusion.
PWDs face unique barriers in accessing prevention, diagnosis, and treatment services. Standard approaches often fail to accommodate their needs, leaving them more vulnerable to the disease.
Intentional efforts are essential to ensure malaria interventions reach everyone. This means adapting programs to be accessible and equitable for PWDs.
Source: Daily Monitor (Uganda)