Uganda has a steady growing economy with a gross domestic product per capita of US$ 1,300 and a rapidly growing population of 32.4 million people. It is 87% rural and reports a malaria prevalence of 24%. Malaria is the leading cause of death and illness, accounting for 25-40% of all outpatient department visits, and resulting in 70,000-100,000 annual deaths.

Since the inception of Voices in Uganda in 2008, the United Against Malaria campaign has played a leading malaria advocacy role in the country. The project activities have brought together stakeholders from different sectors, including the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the African Union Commission, the Ministry of Education and Sports, Members of Parliament, the Church of Uganda, the Federation for Uganda Football Association (FUFA), and corporate partners such as MTN Uganda, Standard Chartered Bank, Radio One, Stanbic, Barclays Bank, Total, and Coca Cola. During the recent cabinet appointments, a key UAM partner—H.E. Mrs. Maria Kiwanuka—was selected by the President to be the Minister of Finance.

Current UAM Private Sector Partners in Uganda
• MTN
• Standard Chartered Bank
• Stanbic Bank
• Total
• Coca Cola
• Federation of Uganda Football Associations
• Radio One
• Shoprite
• Bidco
• Graphic Systems Ltd
• Kampala Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd (KPI)
• Rwenzori Bottling Company Ltd (part of SABMiller)
• Tata Uganda
• Uganda Baati
• Uganda Clays Ltd
• Uganda Fishnet Manufacturers Ltd
• Unilever Uganda Ltd
• Vision Group