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Funds raised US$636,276,947
Nets funded 283,613,351
People protected 510,504,032

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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Kampala West/Pader, Uganda  

Nets: 10,000 LLINs
When: Nov-Dec 07
Distributed by  Red Cross    Red Cross


Five specific locations in Kampla West, Pader, Arua, Apac and Kitgum districts will receive between 1,500-3,000 nets as part of a 10,000 net distribution.

Kapala West District: Nakulabye, 2,000 LLINs

All are high risk, endemic malaria areas. Recipients will be pregnant women, children under 5 and people living with HIV/Aids (PLWHA) who are the must vulnerable to malaria attacks.

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   Aber (IDP camp), Apac District Nov-Dec 07 Status Videos
Not expected
Not expected
Not expected
Not expected
1,500   Acholi Bur (IDP camp), Pader Dis… Nov-Dec 07 Status Videos
Not expected
Not expected
Not expected
Not expected
1,500   Katrini, Arua District Nov-Dec 07 Status 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
2,000   Nakulabye, Kampala West Nov-Dec 07 Status Videos
Not expected
Not expected
Not expected
Not expected
3,000   Pajule (IDP camp), Kigum District Nov-Dec 07 Status 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

Pajule (IDP camp), Kigum District, Uganda

 

Status Distribution complete Distribution complete