Gov’t dismisses new malaria strain claims in student deaths
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Gov’t dismisses new malaria strain claims in student deaths

July 16, 2026
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The Minister of Health, Dr Chris Baryomunsi, has dismissed reports linking recent student deaths to a new malaria strain, saying the fatalities are instead associated with an “immunological gap” among learners in urban areas. Presenting a ministerial statement before Parliament, Baryomunsi said available scientific evidence does not support claims of

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