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The Malaria Consortium is one of the few not-for-profit organisations dedicated to combating malaria. More than 90% of our resources are based in Africa. We support Ministries of Health and partners in over twenty African and Asian countries through offices in Uganda, Mozambique, Sudan, Zambia and Ethiopia.

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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West Nile, Uganda  

Nets: 10,200 LLINs
When: Sep-Nov 08
Distributed by  Malaria Consortium    Malaria Consortium


The rural sub-counties of Nyadri and Tara in the Maracha-Terego district of the West Nile region of Uganda will receive 10,200 nets in 4 related distributions. Malaria in this part of Uganda is highly endemic with year-round transmission and seasonal peaks.

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
1,830   Anivu & Vura, Tara, Maracha-Tere… Sep-Nov 08 Status Photos Videos
Good
Not expected
Not expected
2,340   Baria & Pabura, Nyadri, Maracha-… Sep-Nov 08 Status Photos Videos
Good
Not expected
Not expected
3,550   Bura & Robu, Nyadri, Maracha-Ter… Sep-Nov 08 Status Photos Videos
Good
Not expected
Not expected
2,480   Ojapi/Ombavu/Pajama, Tara, Marac… Sep-Nov 08 Status Photos Videos
Good
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

Ojapi/Ombavu/Pajama, Tara, Maracha-Terego District, Uganda

 

Status Distribution complete Distribution complete

The distribution was completed successfully as planned.


Photoset editor: Kelly Pilger