Plascon launches first anti-mosquito paint in Uganda
Plascon Uganda launches the world’s first anti-mosquito paint with the goal of supporting Uganda’s efforts of being malaria-free by 2021.
Chris Nugent, Managing Director, Kansai Plascon Uganda: “This is the first anti-mosquito paint in Uganda. Working together with the Ministry of Health and other stakeholders, Kansai Plascon was able to develop this innovative anti-mosquito paint.”
Chris Nugent said, “This product is in line with what we promised when we were re-branding. Powered by the unique technology of a mosquito free environment, this paint is designed to be safe to use in residential homes, public and commercial buildings.”
Hiroshi Ishino, President CEO Kansai Paint: “Uganda is one of the most promising markets for us. We’re targeting the elimination of malaria through our anti-mosquito paint by 2021.”
Kansai Paint started this journey in 2011, a joint cooperation between India and Japan. In 2013, we concluded the development of the product.
Kalpana Abe: “This particular product is going to answer the vector born issue of mosquitoes. The Ugandan government was so proactive in this process, its support and a great drive to eliminate malaria by 2021 was what helped us get to this product today.”
Chris Nugent, Managing Director, Kansai Plascon Uganda: “10 million dollars were injected to make this product, for local pricing, the paint will cost around 80,000 shillings and it’ll be available in shops across the country starting today.”
Wim Bramer, MD Kansai Plascon East Africa: “Uganda is a very big market for us but it’s as well heavily affected by malaria. We’re very happy that Uganda is the second country in Africa to get access to this paint.”
Kalpana Abe: “This particular product is going to answer the vector born issue of mosquitoes. The Ugandan government was so proactive in this process, its support and a great drive to eliminate malaria by 2021 was what helped us get to this product today.”
The government of Uganda just concluded a Universal Coverage Campaign where a total of 27 million mosquito nets were distributed countrywide last year. Over 38 million Ugandans benefited from this campaign and hence protected against Malaria. Under this campaign, one net was given per two people in a household.
Uganda has continued to make good progress towards a Malaria-Free nation by reducing Malaria prevalence markedly from 42% in 2009 to the current level of 19%. Malaria testing in the public sector has also improved from 60% to over 90%.
Fighting Malaria is a priority for the Government of Uganda. For example, in 2017 alone, over 400 billion was spent on Malaria prevention initiatives such as the distribution of Nets, Indoor Residual Spraying and management of Malaria in pregnancy.
Therefore today marks another giant step towards the total eradication of the disease that has claimed many a life come 2021.
