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Participants 476,849
US$ 17,960,172
Nets 4,236,819

Malosa, Malawi  Malawi

When: Oct-Nov 10

Nets: 9,500 LLINs

Distributed by MACOBO

MACOBO are partners of the Malawi Association for Christian Support [MACS], within Malawi

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  MACOBO    MACOBO

This is a rural area with 186 villages badly affected by malaria. 9,500 nets will be distributed to achieve universal coverage of all sleeping spaces and protect some 20,000 people when they sleep at night.

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
3,500   Chamba, Machinga District Oct-Nov 10 Status Photos Acceptable
3,500   Malemia, Zomba District Oct-Nov 10 Status Photos Acceptable
2,500   Nkula, Machinga District Oct-Nov 10 Status Photos Acceptable

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

Nkula, Machinga District, Malawi

 

Status Distribution complete Distribution complete

The distribution was completed successfully as planned.


Photoset editor: Charlotte Butler