Malaria Facts

Eliana was diagnosed with malaria, and was hospitalized for a few days, but is now back at the home of the orphanage director. His wife is caring for her, along with some other sick children that need care. Thankfully after receiving meds and fluids, she is slowly recovering. The great thing about malaria is once treated, it clears up quickly for most children. When we are in country, we take a daily pill to prevent contracting the virus.

Below I put some information on malaria, a very preventable disease! Uganda is the #1 country in Africa at risk for and confirmed cases of malaria.