The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) has unveiled a schedule for the release of several key reports over the coming weeks, starting with the Uganda Malaria Indicator Survey ahead of World Malaria Day.
The Malaria Indicator Survey, to be published on March 12th, 2026, assesses malaria prevalence, evaluates control measures, and examines interventions aimed at reducing the disease nationwide.
Speaking at a press briefing at the Uganda Media Centre on Monday, March 9th, 2026, UBOS Principal Public Relations Officer Didacus Oboth said the bureau had completed several major surveys whose findings will be released in phases.
According to Oboth, the report will provide critical data on the causes of malaria and the effectiveness of current prevention efforts.
“Malaria remains the leading cause of death in Uganda,” Oboth said.
A week later, on March 19, UBOS will release a Census Monograph on Orphans and Vulnerable Children, drawn from the national census report of December 2024.
The report will focus on children who lack access to basic necessities such as shelter, healthcare, and education. This includes street children, orphans, minors living without adequate care, and children in refugee settlements.
“When we talk about vulnerable children, we mean those who cannot easily access the basic necessities of life,” Oboth explained.
On March 26, UBOS will publish the Multidimensional Poverty Index Census Monograph, which measures poverty beyond income by examining access to sanitation, housing, healthcare, and education.
“Most people associate poverty with lack of money, but this measure looks at the broader conditions that affect well-being,” he said.
On April 19, data on the structure of Uganda’s education system will be released, followed by the National Labour Statistics Survey Report on April 23.
The labor survey will detail the supply of professionals and categorize graduates by specialty, allowing the country to track the number of doctors, engineers, teachers, and other skilled workers entering the workforce.
UBOS will conclude the series on April 30 with the Uganda Aquaculture Report, the first national study documenting fish farming practices, types of fish farmed, and the state of the aquaculture sector.
Officials say the report is expected to guide farmers and attract investors interested in fish farming.
“These releases are intended to guide national planning and inform government policies and development interventions across different sectors,” Oboth said.
UBOS said the continuous release of statistical data is intended to guide national planning and inform government policies and development interventions across different sectors.
