With the current upsurge in the malaria cases in Northern Uganda, would you want the IRS program to be started up again?
Background
Health workers in Northern Uganda are battling an upsurge of Malaria cases that has seen a rise in admissions in health facilities across the region. The most affected districts are Lamwo, Kitgum, Pader and Gulu. Dr Nathan Onyachi, the director Gulu Regional hospital says he suspects the upsurge could be a result of the suspension of the indoor residual spray(IRS) exercise. On the other hand, John Bosco Komakech, the Kitgum district vector control officer says the current heavy rains being experienced in the region have provided conducive atmosphere for the increase in population of mosquitoes.
The hospital recorded 150 cases in January, 132 in February, 63 in March, 148 in April and 316 cases in May with 8 death recorded. The ministry of health has called for calm as the surveillance division heightens investigations into the current upsurge and that it’s sending support to the districts in the form of second line treatment for severe cases of the disease as well as supplies.
Question
With the current upsurge in the malaria cases in Northern Uganda, would you want the IRS program to be started up again?
A. Yes
B. No
Instructions
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