Five health facilities in Endebbes sub-county have received anti-malarial drugs to help control spread of the disease that has been on the rise since the onset of rains in June.
Governor Patrick Khaemba said the donation will help in the control of malaria cases, which has claimed the lives of five children recently.
Mr Khaemba regretted the death of children and accused residents of failing to seek for treatment the moment they realise they are sick.
"I want to advise residents, especially parents that whenever they realise they have symptoms of malaria, it is vital to seek medical attention. This problem can be treated," he told Endebbes residents.
Highland malaria, which is a more severe form of malaria is common in the region during rainy seasons.
The governor also reaffirmed his administration's commitment in curbing health challenges, and promised to roll out more programmes to help the community.
Working together
He further promised to upgrade three health facilities in the sub-county besides employing more health workers.
"The county government will take over and upgrade Twiga, Kisigon and Endebbes health facilities, which were being undertaken by the constituency development kitty," said Khaemba.
Endebess MP Dr Robert Pukose called on leaders in the region to work together in ensuring development is realised in the county.
He pledged to support county government programmes, noting that differences between leaders had impacted negatively on development.
"I want to urge all leaders to support the county government so that we can progress faster in development. Wrangling between us will only drag us behind, as other counties prosper," he said. The two, who were accompanied by other county officials were on an inspection tour of health facilities in the sub-county.
