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Nets funded 286,519,282
People protected 515,734,708

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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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Amh/Tig/Afar/Som, Ethiopia  

Nets: 6,000 LLINs
When: May-Jun 06
Distributed by  Red Cross    Red Cross


The LLINs will be distributed in the villages of JiJiga and Gode.

The malaria mortality rate in children is high in these regions. 60% of reported visits to the health services are due to malaria.

Distribution will prioritize Persons Living with HIV/AIDS(PLWHA) under our home based care program, pregnant women and <5 children.

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
500   Afar: Asayeta May-Jun 06 Status
Not expected
Not expected
Not expected
Not expected
1,500   Amhara: Bahir Dar/N.Gonder May-Jun 06 Status Photos Videos
Not expected
Not expected
Not expected
Not expected
2,000   Oromia: 4 locations May-Jun 06 Status Photos Videos
Not expected
Not expected
Not expected
Not expected

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
1,000   Somali: JiJiga, Gode May-Jun 06 Status
Not expected
Not expected
Not expected
Not expected
1,000   Tigray: Mekele, Satit Humara May-Jun 06 Status
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

Afar: Asayeta, Ethiopia

 

Status Distribution complete Distribution complete

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. more...

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Anonymous Helsinki Finland US$30.00
Crissie Collins San Jose USA Go Jessica - thanks for supporting the cause! US$25.00
Stephaney McGinnis Portland USA Good luck Michael! Swim, swim, swim! US$20.00
Kathleen Helleny St. Louis USA US$10.00
Jody Duhaime Northville USA Good Luck Jaime! US$40.00
Stephaney McGinnis Portland USA Go Cindy!! US$20.00
Carole Larsen Union Bridge USA US$10.00
Linda Weber Northville USA I'm glad you finally found something to do with… US$50.00
Amber Chapel Hill USA Forget about the speed...Shu's fundraising abil… US$20.00
Erik Soria Stamford USA US$25.00
Jill Nonemaker charleston USA US$15.00
Jim Carpenter Tifton USA US$20.00
Steve Haber Cincinnati USA US$25.00
Uncle John Lorton USA US$50.00
beth mcsorley Monkton USA Good Luck! Save Children--great cause! US$30.00
Doreen Small New York USA Go Craig!!!! US$50.00
Sarah Whitney Bloomington USA Go Rozzie!!! I've got some large flotation dev… US$20.00
Sis Lorton USA US$25.00
Sage, Kim, Max Santa Cruz USA US$40.00
Gordon Holmes New York USA Best of luck US$100.00
Ian Pilgrim Paget Bermuda All the best Flora US$50.00
Scott Northport USA US$120.00
Bridget Quinn Stickline Ruxton USA Good Luck US$30.00
Jasvir Khurana Narberth USA US$30.00
James Davis Hamilton Bermuda Good Luck Flora! US$50.00
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