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The Wallalan Hamlets, Gambia  Gambia

When: Dec 10

Nets: 1,000 LLINs

Distributed by NMCP The Gambia

The National Malaria Control Programme in The Gambia overseas all anti malaria programmes in the country.

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  NMCP The Gambia    NMCP The Gambia

The risk of malaria transmission in the rural areas of The Gambia, where approximately half of the population live, is considerably higher than that in the urban areas near the coast.

1,000 nets will be distributed to the Wallalan Hamlets in the Central and Upper Baddibu district.

These villages lie with mosquito breeding sites on two sides, the Bao Bolong tributary to one side and the floodplains of the river on the other. The villages were originally selected, some 25 years ago, for the first clinical trials of the impact of bed nets and insecticide treated bednets on malaria so ensuring these villages are protected soon is highly appropriate.

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
1,000   The Wallalan Hamlets Dec 10 Status Photos Videos Not expected

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

The Wallalan Hamlets, Gambia

 

Status Distribution complete Distribution complete

The distribution was completed successfully as planned.


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