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Nets funded 280,687,589
People protected 505,237,660

Distributed by Red Cross

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies is a network of 183 National Societies worldwide. Our headquarters are in Geneva, Switzerland, from where we provide members with technical, material, human, and financial support to better respond to emergencies and to major health problems.

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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Victoria Falls/Mount Darwin, Zimbabwe  

Nets: 3,000 LLINs
When: May-Jun 06
Distributed by  Red Cross    Red Cross


The distribution will be in four areas, Chinotimba B, Chinotimba clinic, Mkhosana A and Mkhosana B, to people living with HIV/ AIDS, to children under 5 years and to pregnant women. 60% of deaths in these areas are due to malaria.

The distribution will be carried out by the Zimbabwe Red Cross through the Home Based Care (HBC) system already in place.

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
1,200   Mount Darwin May-Jun 06 Status Photos
Not expected
Not expected
Not expected
Not expected
1,800   Victoria Falls May-Jun 06 Status Photos Videos
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

Mount Darwin, Zimbabwe

 

Status Distribution complete Distribution complete

The distribution was completed successfully as planned.


Photoset editor: Rob M