Island communities champion learning in Target Malaria Uganda’s community quiz
After weeks of excitement and learning, the Target Malaria Uganda community quiz came to a close. The initiative attracted more than 130 participants from the island communities of Lwazi Jaana in Kalangala district and Kansambwe in Mukono district and engaged over 260 viewers and listeners across its two phases.
The quiz strengthened community understanding of our work while reinforcing the importance of informed community support for innovative vector control tools aimed at reducing malaria transmission.
From the earliest rounds, participants demonstrated enthusiasm in health and malaria related knowledge.
In Lwazi Jaana, Mathias Njawuzi, Natukunda Rahumah, Fred Twijukye, and Martin Makombe progressed to the final stage. After closely contested rounds, Mr. Njawuzi Mathias, a primary school teacher, emerged as the overall winner.
In Kansambwe, the finals reflected equally strong preparation and enthusiasm. Kyomugisha Madrine, Felix Mabirizi, Deborah Nabukonde, and Stephen Bongomin competed in a demanding semi final, with Mrs. Kyomugisha Madrine securing victory.
Overall, the quiz successfully advanced the project’s core goals of strengthening community understanding, encouraging informed dialogue, and promoting trust in innovative approaches to malaria control.
Through knowledge sharing and healthy competition, the initiative also helped identify local knowledge champions who can continue to promote accurate information and constructive dialogue.
As Target Malaria Uganda continues its work toward developing new, sustainable vector control tools, initiatives such as this quiz remain essential to ensuring that communities are informed, involved, and central to the research journey.
