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Funds raised US$761,315,189
Nets funded 345,703,557
People protected 622,266,403

Distributed by Individs

A group of individuals in New York raised funds to bednet an entire village in Cameroon one of them came from.

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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Sumbe, Cameroon  

Nets: 240 LLINs
When: Oct-Dec 07
Distributed by  Individs    Individs


The village of Sumbe in Cameroon is badly affected by malaria.

The distribution of the 240 nets will lead to a blanket covering of all sleeping spaces and is expecetd to lead to a dramatic fall in the incidence of malaria.

Background: Co-workers of a former village member, now living in the USA, have raised funds so all in the village can be protected 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
# LLINs LocationWhenStatus  Surveys
240   Sumbe Oct-Dec 07 Status Photos
Not expected
Not expected
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

Sumbe, Cameroon

 

Status Distribution complete Distribution complete