Speakers - 2026

Title: Analysing malaria hot spots among flood prone communities in bugoye subcounty, kasese district, uganda

Abstract

Climate-related disasters, particularly floods, are increasingly undermining global human wellbeing, with Sub-Saharan Africa, including Uganda, disproportionately experiencing intensified occurrence and impact. In Kasese, recurrent flooding exacerbates the malaria risk among vulnerable communities, compounding the already overburdened healthcare system. Remote Sensing (RS) and Geographical Information Systems (GIS) technologies not only identify disease “hotspots” but also enable targeted interventions and the assessment of potential gaps in program implementation within rapidly evolving environments. Remote sensing and GIS are used to analyze the impact of flooding and other environmental factors on malaria prevalence patterns and link flood-prone zones and LULC with malaria prevalence patterns to establish where stagnant water and LULC coincide to create ideal conditions for mosquito breeding, making it crucial for forecasting and managing malaria outbreaks. Synchronization of spatial and temporal precision in intervention planning paves the way for context-specific, smarter approaches, enhancing proactive response to malaria outbreaks in a rural resourcelimited setting.