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# Nets

1,353,648 nets funded with the money raised. more 		 
 

as at 03 Sep 2010

Aber (IDP camp), Apac District, Uganda  Uganda

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Survey status

Survey status

Surveys take place 6, 18, 30 and 42 months post-distribution. A survey of 50 households provides sample information on what proportion of nets continue to be used, if they are used correctly and the state of the nets.

  • Not expected
  • Expected
  • Good
  • OK
  • Poor
  • Partner refused

Distributed by Red Cross

Red Cross
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies is a network of 183 National Societies worldwide. Our headquarters are in Geneva, Switzerland, from where we support members with technical, material, human, and financial support to better respond to emergencies and to major health problems.

LLINs

What is a Long-Lasting Insecticidal Net (LLIN)?

An LLIN is a mosquito net impregnated with insecticide.

The insecticide is cleverly bound within the fibres that make up the netting and is 'slow released' over a 4-5 year period. Hence 'long lasting'.

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Nets: 2,000 LLINs

When: Nov-Dec 07

Status Distribution complete Distribution complete

Distribution status

The bednet distribution programmes go through a number of different states from being manufactured to being installed over a head/bed:
  • Being manufactured
  • Ready at factory
  • En-route to country
  • Arrived in country
  • En-route to zone
  • Being distributed
  • Distribution complete

Distributed by  Red Cross Red Cross

Part of the Kampala West/Pader distribution

About the distribution location Photos and video People who made this possible

Pre-distribution information

Five specific locations in Kampla West, Pader, Arua, Apac and Kitgum districts will receive between 1,500-3,000 nets as part of a 10,000 net distribution.

Apac District: Aber (IDP camp), 2,000 LLINs

All are high risk, endemic malaria areas. Recipients will be pregnant women, children under 5 and people living with HIV/Aids (PLWHA) who are the must vulnerable to malaria attacks.

A pre-distribution survey will ascertain the exact location of beneficiaries. The nets will be distributed by Red Cross volunteers as part of their ongoing home-based care (HBC) activities. Community meetings will sensitise all to the importance and proper use of the nets.

Documentation (pdf)

Distribution Proposal (35 kb)
Shipping Documentation (158 kb)

Post-distribution information

The distribution was completed successfully as planned. Pictures will be added here shortly.

Documentation (pdf)

Immediate Report (647 kb)

Photos and video - see more

Follow-up surveys

These take place 6, 18, 30 and 42 months post-distribution. A survey of 50 households provides sample information on what proportion of nets continue to be used, if they are used correctly and the state of the nets.

SurveyStatusComments
6 months  Not expected Not expected  Surveys had not been introduced at this point
18 months  Not expected Not expected  Surveys had not been introduced at this point
30 months  Expected Requested  
42 months  Expected Expected  

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