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Kakoro, Pallisa, Kakoro, Uganda 
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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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2,965
LLINs
Jun 08
Distributed by
Natiki Health FO
Status
Distribution complete
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Donation to Distribution:
We match specific donations to specific distributions.
The donations listed below add up (or will add up) exactly to the cost of the distribution.
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See the video
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Wes Carter, Peace Corps Volunteer, going over distribution information
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38 villages across seven parishes are involved in this distribution
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Lots of organising goes into the distribution process
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Going over last minute details
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The presentation begins
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All distributions involve demonstrations and instruction
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Demonstrating proper hang up and usage
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Wes addresses the crowd
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Instruction involves what the nets are for, why they are necessary, and how to use them properly
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Women and children (under 15 years of age) are the recipients in this distribution. Since most women are married the distribution covers most men as well.
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The crowd anticipates patiently
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Staff members form Natiki Health Focus Organisation are distributing the bednets
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People wait for their names to be called
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Distribution requires the help of many people
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They work together well
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Everyone works very hard
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People get ready to transport the nets home
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Pregnant women and children are the most vulnerable to Malaria
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Families have traveled quite a way to get their nets
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Everyone is involved
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This woman is now able to help protect her family with the bednets
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People are very patient
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A few of the 4700 nets to be distributed throughout the region
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It is a family affair
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Resting before the trip home
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A proud new owner
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Distribution requires teamwork
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Families continue to arrive at the distribution site
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Nice ride!
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These women are ready to take their nets home
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Boys being a bit shy
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I get to carry my own net
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Good vantage point to view the distribution
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No mosquito bites tonight
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Thank you!
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Heading home
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Pre-distribution information
Two parishes, Tekwana and Kakoro, covering 12 villages in Kakoro sub-county will be the recipients of these nets. Nets will be distributed to all women and children under 15 in a close-to-blanket coverage. Kakoro is a high-risk malaria area. In 2006, 144,000 of 331,649 hospital cases were for malaria.
Kakoro's villages are: Kabekun, Maizimasa, Sogono, Okuruka, Kakoro, Bukatikoko and Kadoto.
The parishes covered by several related distributions of 6,180 and 2,220 nets are Kaitisya, Kadokolene, Kasajja, Kitoikawononi and Kanginima. A parish typically consists of 3-7 villages.
Natiki Health Focus Organsiation will carry out the distribution. Distributions will occur at the parish level on specified days at specific meeting locations, usually local schools. Each parish distribution should take one week.
Malaria education and net use training are an integral part of the distribution. There will be a bednet demonstration and malaria information session covering what the nets are, why they are needed and how to use them. Net usage follow-up will aim to ensure complete and correct net use.
Documentation (pdf)
Post-distribution information
The distribution was completed successfully as planned.
Documentation (pdf)
Follow-up surveys
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Distribution Partner for this distribution
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