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Malen, Pujehun, Sierra Leone  Sierra Leone

When: Jun-Jul 09

Nets: 4,000 LLINs

Distributed by Global Minimum (Gmin)

Gmin is a small group - 4 people initially - that aims to punch above its weight. Our current focus is providing long-lasting insecticidal nets to achieve blanket coverage in a number of villages in the east of Sierra Leone. More about us on our website.

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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Distributed by  Global Minimum (Gmin)    Global Minimum (Gmin)

Malaria is endemic in Sierra Leone.

4,000 nets will be distributed in a series of villages in the Malen chiefdom in Pujehun district, in the east of the country. This is a rural area in dense tropical rainforest. The distribution will achieve blanket coverage of all sleeping spaces.

The chiefdom is divided into 10 sections containing 45 villages. The sections being targeted with this batch of nets are: Taukunor, Korwa, Bahoin and Seijeila.

Documentation

Map

Locations

A distribution sometimes takes place in a number of locations. Each location may have its own pictures and video.

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.

  • Expected
  • Not expected
  • Very good/good
  • Acceptable
  • Not OK
  • Partner Refused
 Surveys
# LLINs LocationWhenStatus  1234
1,800   Bahoin section, Malen chiefdom, ... Jun-Jul 09 Status Photos Videos Very good/good Very good/good
200   Korwa section, Malen chiefdom, P... Jun-Jul 09 Status Photos Videos Very good/good Very good/good
840   Seijeila section, Malen chiefdom... Jun-Jul 09 Status Photos Videos Very good/good Very good/good
1,160   Taukunor section, Malen chiefdom... Jun-Jul 09 Status Photos Videos Very good/good Very good/good

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

Survey status and net condition

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.

   Survey status
  • Expected
  • Not expected
  • Partner Refused
   Net condition
  • Very good/good
  • Acceptable
  • Not OK

Korwa section, Malen chiefdom, Pujehun district, Sierra Leone

 

Status Distribution complete Distribution complete

The distribution was completed successfully as planned.


Photoset editor: Kerstin Mockrish