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Funds raised US$503,171,909
Nets funded 228,583,187
People protected 411,449,737

Distributed by African Rural Schools Foundation

The mission of the African Rural Schools Foundation is: to upgrade the literacy, economy, health and well-being of African citizens by providing: affordable schools for disadvantaged children in rural areas and emotional support for students who are affected or orphaned by HIV/AIDS.

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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Mutundwe, Kampala, Uganda  

Nets: 2,000 LLINs
When: Feb 09
Distributed by  African Rural Schools Foundation    African Rural Schools …


The Divine Foundation Primary School is loacted in the Mutundwe area, south west of Kampala. More and more of the 400 students are falling sick with malaria. In the patient record book at the Mutundwe Health Centre there are 65 new cases of malaria per day.

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
2,000   Mutundwe Feb 09 Status Photos Videos
Not expected
Not expected
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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

Mutundwe, Uganda

 

Status Distribution complete Distribution complete

The distribution was completed successfully as planned.


Photoset editor: Margaret Joao