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United Nations Children's Fund is the world's leading organisation working specifically for children. We work with local communities and governments in 155 countries, areas and territories, to provide emergency relief and run long-term development programmes in areas such as health, education and child protection.

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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Angola, Angola  

Nets: 10,450 LLINs
When: Jan-Feb 07
Distributed by  UNICEF    UNICEF


14 rural villages in Capelongo will receive between 30-400 nets each. These villages are situated in Matala municipal where 43,000 cases of malaria were registered during 2005 (MOH health statistics, also cited by UE database). This means it is a very high risk area.

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
2,600   Hu'la: Capelongo Jan-Feb 07 Status Photos
Not expected
Not expected
Not expected
Not expected
5,050   Hu'la: Matala Sede Jan-Feb 07 Status Photos
Not expected
Not expected
Not expected
Not expected
2,800   Hu'la: Micosse Jan-Feb 07 Status Photos
Not expected
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

Hu'la: Matala Sede, Angola

 

Status Distribution complete Distribution complete

The distribution was completed successfully as planned.


Photoset editor: Rob M