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Chipeta, Chipangali to Rukuzye Zones, Zambia

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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16,100 LLINs

Feb-Mar 10
Distributed by
World Vision

Status
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

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Sponsor/Donor	Location	Country	Message	Amount
World Vision	Monrovia	USA		US$65,000.00
John and Noela Locarnini	Melbourne	Australia	Merry Christmas	AUS$30.00
Natasha and Paul McCabe	York	England	Merry Freezing Mozzie-Free Christmas	AUS$50.00
Biff and Steven Maeder	Mt George	Australia	Happy Christmas from the Mozzies	AUS$30.00
Julia Grueskin	New York	USA	Thanks to donors Sally Kaplan, Rosalind Resnick...	US$125.00
Imoto Club	Colombo	Sri Lanka	2010.1.9 　水泳練習会（Imoto　Club①）　参加者6名（代表市岡）　12USD	US$12.00
Anonymous	Denton, TX	USA		US$500.00
Jonas Gabrielsson	Linköping	Sweden		£16.17
Colin Matson	Bristol	England	'Christmas Cards'	£32.05
Anonymous	Vancouver	Canada	Keep up the excellent work	CAN$1,000.00
Anonymous	London	England		US$7.50
Chris Gilbert	Berkeley	USA		US$200.00
Interest gap (in order to match the exact cost of the nets)				US$ 2.46

Photos

Caregivers arrive in the impoverished, Chipeta region of Zambia.

In total, 16,100 Long-Lasting Insecticidal Nets are delivered in order to achieve blanket coverage in the area.

The local community gather for the distribution.

The pavilion soon fills up as people shelter from the rain.

The day begins with dancing...

...which is enjoyed by all.	Following the entertainment, the local people wait for the distribution to begin.	The caregivers set up the distribution point at one end of the pavilion.	From this point, they discuss the importance of the use of LLINs in preventing malaria.	A demonstration on how to use the mosquito nets begins.
This is important as it shows people how to successfully install the nets within their homes.	The group line up, waiting to receive their nets.	The recipients sign to confirm that they have collected their nets.	This can be done by using a fingerprint.	Careful monitoring of the distribution is key in ensuring that the nets reach their pre-assigned destinations.
Clear communication with local leaders helps to spread knowledge of malaria-prevention techniques.	One mother collects the nets for her and her child.	The elderly and young children are the most vulnerable from malaria...	...with one child in Africa dying form the disease every thirty seconds.	At a cost of only US$5 per net, LLINs are the most effective way of preventing malaria.
At the end of the day, people head home with their new nets.	The distribution continues within Chipeta.	One young mother collects her nets...	...and takes them home.	The local people are extremely grateful of the hard work of the volunteers.
At the end of the distribution, everyone heads home with the prospect of a better quality of life.

Pre-distribution information

The second phase of distributing 301,600 nets in Zambia involves the distribution of 167,000 nets to a series of communites across eastern, southern and northern Zambia. More detailed information will be added here once final net numbers and village details have been confirmed.

Documentation (pdf)

Shipping Document (623 kb)

Distribution Proposal (182 kb)

Post-distribution information

The distribution was completed successfully as planned.

Video will be added here shortly.

Documentation (pdf)

Immediate Report (252 kb)

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.

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