“I wasn’t proud of my lifestyle,” says the journalism major. “I was so relaxed, just sitting there and adding fat to my body. I knew that something about me had to change.” 

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In the heart of Uganda, malaria is not just a distant threat but a constant companion for many. Take the story of Joseph Kasagga, a 35-year-old farmer from Nabuti. Over the years, he’s battled malaria more times than he can count, each episode more harrowing than the last. “It’s like a shadow that never leaves,” he says. “Every time I fall sick, it feels like I’m fighting for my life all over again.”

“counselling has been packaged as a punishment that is only prescribed to social misfits. This has increased stigmatisation among students. Good mental health is not all about good vibes and feeling happy, it is how we relate with negativity.”

Dr. Mulindwa explained that malaria is caused by the plasmodium parasite and spreads through the bites of an infected female anopheles mosquito. 

“We encourage students and staff to use insecticide-treated mosquito nets, apply mosquito repellents, wear long-sleeved clothing to prevent mosquito bites, and ensure proper sanitation to eliminate breeding grounds for mosquitoes,”