Abstract

Malaria is a major public health issue in Uganda, with over 90% of the population at risk, especially children and
pregnant women. This paper explores malaria management in Uganda, combining traditional herbal remedies
and modern pharmaceutical interventions. The country's diverse ecosystems have nurtured a rich tradition of
herbal medicine, with indigenous communities using medicinal plants to combat malaria. The paper highlights
specific medicinal plants used in malaria management, such as Artemisia annua, Cinchona officinalis, Azadirachta
indica, Cryptolepis sanguinolenta, Alstonia boonei, Carica papaya, Vernonia amygdalina, and Moringa oleifera. The paper
also discusses the significance, traditional uses, and challenges of these plants, emphasizing the need for
standardization and quality control. The paper also discusses modern pharmaceutical interventions, including
Artemisinin-Based Combination Therapies (ACTs), chloroquine, sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine (SP), primaquine,
quinine and mefloquine. Prevention strategies include insecticide-treated nets, environmental interventions,
community education, recommended drug doses, destruction of mosquito breeding sites, and medical screenings.
The paper advocates for collaborative efforts that combine traditional wisdom with scientific advancements for
a holistic approach to malaria management.