Malaria control research centre opened in Kampala
By Babra Anyait
In a bid to help control mosquitoes and the malaria burden in the country, Gudie Leisure Farm under its programme dubbed ‘Gudie Health Plans’ on Monday launched a laboratory that will help conduct more research on malaria control and prevention using organics.
According to the head of Gudie Health Plans Prof Robert Basaza, the centre has been doing research to prevent malaria and has managed to come up with organic mosquito repellants that help to prevent mosquito bites in humans.
Prof Basaza says the products await licensing and have gone through all necessary testing for 7 years.
He added that the laboratory will not only help in making mosquito repellants but also will further support innovative research to curb the malaria burden in Uganda.
Meanwhile, Dr. Emmanuel Otieno said that the laboratory has been set up[ to provide essential health care to Ugandans alongside government’s public health programme.
He added that the plan intends to establish a paradigm shift in well-being of the bottom 20 percent of the pyramid of the community who cannot afford quality healthcare.
This was during the West Nile Region Youth Business Symposium held in Kampala.
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