World Malaria Day Scientific Colloquium 2019- In The Pearl of Africa & Business Expo Toronto

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                               Mona, Roperfree; Co-founder & Operation's Manager

Roperfree participate on the World Malaria Day Scientific Colloquium April 17, 2019 organized by the Ministry of Health under National Malaria Control Division with the theme of ' It is a household war chase malaria to zero the scientific touch" with guest of honor Dr. Diana Atwiine the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Health which is being held by the time of creating this post at Hotel Country Kabira Club.

Dr. Jimmy Opigo & Colleague 

Among the topics discussed as follows:

Governance Integrated Vector Management Presentation:

LLNN (Long Lasting Insecticidal Nets) evaluation in Uganda project impact of long last insect nets with and without piperonyl butoxide on malaria indicators in Uganda a cluster randomized trial Over the past decade, impressive reductions in malaria cases and deaths have been documented worldwide, following substantial investment in malaria control, nearly 70% of these were attributed to use of long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs)

      During the Scientific WMDS Colloquium 2019

However, malaria control achievements have not been uniform, and recent evidence suggests that the global decline in malaria burden may have stalled in Uganda, expanded coverage of malaria control interventions has been associated with reduced malaria incidence and prevalence but malaria control gains have been fragile in high transmission areas and the burden of malaria in Uganda remains high

       During the Scientific WMDS Colloquium 2019

Relevance of electronic data management to the 2017/2018 mass LLLN distribution campaign in Uganda

       During the Scientific WMDS Colloquium 2019

However, according research done by Roperfree during malaria sensitization campaigns, The distribution of long lasting Insecticidal nets has been very good preventative measures against malaria because of reduced mortality & morbidity but much more is needed to sensitize the target groups as in some areas mosquito nets have been misused for domestic farming, making ropes to tie on their domestic animals, so the  missing gaps should be closed by proving Roperfree mosquito repellent oils so by implementing the new proposed preventative measure should be able to reduced malaria to zero.

Officials from Plascon  which launched the world's first anti-mosquito paint early this year in 2019 with the goal of supporting Uganda's efforts of being malaria-free by 2021 the introduction of  the new mosquito repellent paint is good but the scenario is?  Would the house dwellers be able to embrace the new trend paint? Some house dwellers cannot afford to paint their houses especially in the remote areas; still non-plastered or muddy houses which could cause a big challenge

                              Mona, Roperfree; Co-founder & Operation's Manager

Many malaria professionals and expats made presentation on different topics in regards to malaria elimination to zero such as;

Dr Myers Lugemwa; Head of Malaria Control Program at the Health Ministry

Dr. Jonathan Kayondo, a Principal Investigator & Team Lead at Target Malaria Uganda

Francis Abwaimo, Project Director at Strengthening Uganda’s' Response to Malaria (SURMA) project /DFID funded project

Dorcas   Kemigisha; Assistant Program Officer at Clinton Health Access Initiative

Dr. Daniela Mugisha Busharizi; Regional Coordinator USAID Malaria Action Program District made presentation on malaria morbidity and mortality trend in central

Odongo Musa; Principal Medical Officer at Mbale Municipal Council

Nabukenya Mariam; Health Educator at Ministry of Health

Dr Jimmy Opigo;  Program Manager Malaria Control Program plus many more malaria professional officials to find strategies to eradicate malaria in Uganda to zero rate.

The media were present from couple of television stations and Mona the co-founder & Operation’s Manager of Roperfree was asked whether it would be easy to completely wipe out malaria  and she responded  that “it will be a big challenge because many people need to know more about malaria and the symptoms, further, she elaborated that malaria goes hand in hand with hygiene, if people are still leaving empty tins, cans, old tires, not clearing bushes around their homestead and blocking the drainage by dumping rubbish which create stagnant water and breeding grounds for mosquitoes which cause malaria. The emphasis of malaria education and sensitization in the community is paramount to find everlasting solution to fight malaria in the country.

Here in Toronto, Roperfree has participated in exhibition of today April 19, 2019 on Business Expo. Organized by my business associate- friend “Solome Nanvule Maama PTMOF” Pelletier Teenage Mothers Foundation & in mid 2017 Roperfree rendered donation support in terms of malaria sensitization campaigns & offering free mosquito repellents to the home of PTMOF as our principle we do support the most vulnerable groups in the community. 
  

The business expo was a marketing strategy for Canadian citizens of Ugandan origins to come together to cause brand awareness in business and services, television crews filmed interviews on Roperfree including other participants Roperfree showcased their brand products and acquired new markets.

                           CEO & Founder; Roperfree , Phyllis Nakayiza; Director on Business Expo, Toronto

Roperfree is doing its part by providing one of the best solutions to fight malaria &rheumatism; no one deserves to be affected by malaria which is number one killer disease in the Sub-Saharan Africa as our prime objective is to save lives.

                                                            Roperfree on Business Expo, Toronto- Canada

Roperfree Brand Products can be purchased on major e-commerce platforms such as: Amazon, eBay and Jumia or via the following outlets in and around Kampala:

Kenjoy Supermarket - Najjanakumbi, off Entebbe Road.

Beauty Dreams Shop No. 63 Pioneer Mall, Kampala

Spring Pharmacy – Wilson Rd, Kampala

Mega Super Market old taxi park & Garden city branch

Friecca Pharmacy- Wandegeya, 

Asian African commodities- Italian Supermarket Muyenga – Kabalagala

John-Rich Supermarket- Kabalagala

Home queen grocery store: Kabalagala

Light Shoppers Supermarket – Kajjansi

Majex Pharmacy – Kajjansi

West-Link Pharmacies at Quality Village Mall; Lubowa & Kitende

Kasumba Square- Busega, Kampala

Malakai- Eco- Hotel – Kitende (for guests’ access only)

Eureka Hotel - Ntinda (On pilot project as per now)

Ssese Beach Hotel – Ssese Island (for guests only)