The District Health Team in Kapelebyong has renewed its commitment to reducing malaria cases as the district begins to register a decline in infections.
According to a report presented during the second quarter district health performance review meeting for the 2025/2026 Financial Year held on 25th February 2026 at Kapelebyong District Council Hall, malaria cases dropped from 53 percent in the first quarter to 44 percent in the second quarter.
The report shows that 57,291 malaria cases were recorded between October and December 2025, accounting for 44 percent of all illnesses reported during the period. Seven malaria-related deaths were also registered, representing 21 percent of the total deaths recorded.
Despite malaria remaining the leading cause of illness in the district, health officials say the decline in cases reflects ongoing efforts by health workers and partners to combat the disease.
The highest number of malaria cases was reported at Obalanga Health Centre III (62 percent), followed by Ajeleik Health Centre II (59 percent), Amaseniko Health Centre II (56 percent), and Airabet Health Centre II (53 percent). Other affected facilities included Agonga Health Centre II (52 percent), Nyada Health Centre II (51 percent), and Alito Health Centre II (47 percent).
The district also recorded a reduction in malaria infections among pregnant women attending their first antenatal care visit. A total of 258 cases (17 percent) were reported between October and December, compared to 214 cases (21 percent) in the previous quarter.
The Acting District Health Officer, Dr. Eudu James, said the district health team remains committed to strengthening malaria prevention and treatment efforts.
He urged health workers to intensify community sensitization on preventive measures such as sleeping under insecticide-treated mosquito nets, clearing bushes around homes, and seeking early treatment when symptoms appear.
“Health workers must continue adhering to the test and treat policy to help reduce the number of severe malaria cases in the district,” Dr. Eudu said.
Aenu John Michael, the Senior Assistant Secretary who represented the Chief Administrative Officer at the meeting, called on health workers to remain dedicated to their work as the district strives to eliminate malaria.
He also encouraged stakeholders to mobilize communities, especially pregnant women, to seek timely medical care at government health facilities.
Aenu commended health workers for their continued efforts in addressing malaria and other diseases in the district and pledged continued support from the district leadership.
Health officials remain optimistic that with sustained community awareness and improved health interventions, malaria cases in Kapelebyong will continue to decline.
