A demonstration of the use of the nets begins.
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LLINs prevent mosquitoes from reaching their sleeping victims. If pregnant mosquitoes do not feed every 10-12 days then they die.
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The subsequent decrease in the mosquito population has an extremely positive impact in reducing the number of human deaths caused by malaria.
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After the demonstration, local people go up the central desk to collect their nets.
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A woman takes home all of the nets required to protect her family.
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The team leave the main urban area and travel to a series of nearby villages.
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The group of caregivers arrive with their truck full of mosquito nets...
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...while the local community gather under the shade of a tree.
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Before the nets are distributed, a talk is given by one of the caregivers.
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The crowd listen attentively.
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The local community members can replicate what they are shown in the demonstration so as to ensure the successful use of the nets within their own homes.
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The dedicated team of volunteer caregivers help to move the nets from the truck.
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30,399 LLINs have been delivered to the Katete region so as to achieve universal coverage.
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Close attention is given to the list of pre-assigned homes for the nets to ensure that the distribution is successful and efficient.
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Along with the nets, information leaflets in the local language are handed out.
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These leaflets summarise the information that was given in the talks. They provide homeowners with an excellent reference point once the caregivers have left the area.
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An arena for discussion is created so as to ensure the successful transfer of knowledge.
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70% of deaths from malaria are children under the age of 5, making them the most vulnerable to the disease.
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Families head off home with their nets and leaflets.
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The caregivers move to another small village.
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Local people gather to collect their nets.
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The caregiver checks the names of the local people on the list to ensure that the nets are going to the correct locations.
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A local woman signs to say that she has received her nets.
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Each LLIN costs approx. US $5 and can protect the user, however young or old, for up to five years.
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A young boy proudly holds his new net aloft!
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With continued distribution efforts, universal coverage is being achieved, giving all residents of Zambia the chance of a more positive future.
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