Optimizing Resource Allocation for Malaria Control in Rural Uganda: Challenges and Opportunities

Zakaria Ali

Department of Pharmacy Kampala International University Uganda

Email:ali.zakaria@studwc.kiu.ac.ug

ABSTRACT

Malaria remains a significant public health challenge in rural Uganda, where healthcare access is limited, and the disease poses severe economic and social burdens. This review explores the complexities of resource allocation for malaria control in these underserved areas, identifying key challenges such as inadequate funding, weak healthcare infrastructure, human resource constraints, and inefficient resource distribution. The review also highlights opportunities to optimize resource allocation through innovative financing models, capacity building, community engagement, and the integration of digital health technologies. By examining case studies, successful interventions, and actionable strategies, the review underscores the importance of targeted and evidence-based resource allocation to achieve malaria elimination and promote health equity in Uganda. The findings aim to guide policymakers, healthcare providers, and stakeholders in addressing disparities and improving the effectiveness of malaria control efforts in rural communities.

Keywords: Malaria control, Resource allocation, Rural healthcare, Uganda, Public health challenges.

CITE AS: Zakaria Ali (2025). Optimizing Resource Allocation for Malaria Control in Rural Uganda: Challenges and Opportunities. RESEARCH INVENTION JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC AND EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCES 5(1):62-68. https://doi.org/10.59298/RIJSES/2025/516268