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Uganda Network on Toxic Free Malaria Control v Attorney-General

11 March 2014

Court of Appeal of Uganda 

Constitutional Petition No. 14 of 2009

Date: 11 March 2014

Judges: Hon. Justice Nshimye JA, Hon. Mr. Justice Mwangusya JA, Hon. Lady Justice Nwondha JA; Hon Mr. Justice Kakuru JA; and Hon. Mr. Justice Kiryabwire JA

In this matter, the petitioner petitioned for an order declaring the use of DDT for indoor residual spraying for Malaria Control in Uganda inconsistent with the Ugandan Constitution and restraining the Ugandan government and ay other person from interfering or threatening  to introduce DDT for  indoor residual spraying  for Malaria  Control  in Uganda till all its requirements for use are adhered.

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