The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) is set to release a series of statistical reports this month focusing on malaria prevalence, vulnerable children and poverty levels across the country.
UBOS Public Relations Officer Didacus Okoth said the reports are part of a structured dissemination calendar that will run up to May 2026 and will help provide the country with updated statistical information for planning and development.
Okoth said the bureau routinely conducts surveys and censuses to generate data that supports national decision-making.
He noted that while the Population and Housing Census remains the most widely known statistical exercise, UBOS also carries out several other studies that produce important data for government and development partners.
The first report to be released will be the Uganda Malaria Indicator Survey on March 12, 2026.
The survey, which was launched in December 2024 by the Minister of Health, collected data on malaria prevalence, prevention and control efforts across Uganda.
Okoth said the report will provide detailed statistics on the burden of malaria in the country and assess the effectiveness of measures put in place to reduce the disease.
He noted that malaria continues to be one of the leading causes of illness and death in Uganda, making the findings critical for health sector planning.
The report will be officially launched at Statistics House in Kampala with senior government officials and development partners expected to attend.
UBOS will also release the Orphans and Other Vulnerable Children Census Monograph on March 19.
The report focuses on children who may lack adequate parental care, including orphans and those living in difficult circumstances such as on the streets or in refugee settlements.
Okoth explained that such children often face difficulties accessing essential services like education, healthcare, immunization and birth registration.
The data will help government and development agencies better understand the scale of vulnerability among children and plan interventions that respond to their needs.
Later in the month, on March 26, UBOS will publish the Multidimensional Poverty Index Census Monograph.
Unlike traditional poverty measurements that focus mainly on income, the index looks at multiple factors affecting household wellbeing, including access to education, health services and living conditions.
Okoth said the report will provide a broader understanding of poverty and help guide policies aimed at improving livelihoods and reducing deprivation across communities in Uganda.