Uganics is an organisation providing purely organic, mild scented mosquito repellent. In Uganda, children below five years are the most affected with malaria. According to the Ugandan Ministry of Health, currently 90% of 100,000 recorded malaria deaths are children, especially from rural areas. The majority of rural communities do not have access to treated mosquito nets, and do not have access to preventive measures. In Uganda, children below five years are the most affected with malaria. According to the Ugandan Ministry of Health, currently 90% of 100,000 recorded malaria deaths are children, especially from rural areas. The majority of rural communities do not have access to treated mosquito nets, and do not have access to preventive measures. The government of Uganda is investing efforts in the reduction of malaria by providing interventions like the distribution of mosquito nets, or spraying homes with DDT. Malaria cases still remain high because the solutions are not long lasting and mosquito nets are only effective during sleep time. DDT is raising also severe health concerns due to its chemical components. Malaria is one of today’s major global health challenges and has been associated with slow socioeconomic development and poverty. Uganda has some of the highest reported malaria transmission rates in the world, with approximately 16 million cases reported in 2013 and over 100 000 deaths annually.

https://www.uganics.org/