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Malaria is One of the Most Severe Public Health Problems Worldwide

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By Roperfree                             National Malaria Control Program Team of Uganda on WMD Malaria is one of the most severe public health problems worldwide. It is a leading cause of death and disease in many developing countries, where young children and pregnant women are the groups most affected. According to the World Health Organization’s World Malaria Report 2017Cdc-pdfExternal Nearly half the world’s population lives in areas at risk of malaria transmission in 91 countries and territories. In 2016, malaria caused an estimated 216 million clinical episodes, and 445,000 deaths. An estimated 90% of deaths in 2016 were in the WHO African Region. Who Is Most Vulnerable? The most vulnerable are persons with no or little immunity against the disease. In areas with high transmission (such as Africa south...

Charlie Webster Malaria Buster from Nearly To Death Experience

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By Roperfree Sports presenter Charlie Webster has told the lasting effects malaria will have on her body, including having to cut out alcohol and salty foods for the rest of her life. The 36 year-old, who nearly died in 2016 after contracting a rare form of malaria while in Rio de Janeiro for the 2016 Olympics, said that she is determined not to be debilitated by concerns that her kidneys may failure in future. Webster became unwell after taking part in a 3,000- mile charity cycle ride to the Brazilian city, where she was due to work as an official Team GB presenter.  She was put into a medically induced coma and doctors initially feared she would die. Charlie Webster Launch of the Uganda Parliamentary Forum on Malaria May 2018 Charlie Webster, who is an ambassador for the charity Malaria No More UK, said that “Malaria prevents people from going into education and becoming decision-makers. Women and girls are the more susceptible to the...

American Doctor Who Left Lucrative Job to Save Children With Aids is Partnering with Roperfree

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By Roperfree Mid this week Roperfree went into collaboration with of one of the most honorable social enterprise in Uganda called Aidchild, partnering in selling Roperfree Brand Products and the proceedings will go towards the caring of kids living with HIV, the organization’s prime agenda, this is an exciting news and many thanks to Meg!the Managing Director of Jakana foods & AGOA Chairperson of  Exporters  in Uganda who recommended Aidchild’s agent called Anthony to contact us with a proposal. The collaboration of two organizations with almost similar goals and purpose will cause a huge positive impact in the battle against malaria and Aids in Uganda. Mona of Roperfree, Meg of Jakana Foods, Speaker of Ugandan Parliament Rebecca Kadaga & Susan Muhwezi Chairperson UHOA & Presidential Advisor on AGOA How Aidchild started Aidchild was founded by Nathaniel Dunigan who first visited Uganda when he was Deputy Director of the Office of the Gover...