logo
login
 
Funds raised US$631,927,431
Nets funded 281,631,308
People protected 506,936,354

Distributed by Rotary International

Rotary is a worldwide organization of more than 1.2 million business, professional, and community leaders. Members of Rotary clubs, known as Rotarians, provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world.

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'.

more...

Abau District, Papua New Guinea  

Nets: 20,000 LLINs
When: Jun-Dec 09
Distributed by  Rotary International    Rotary International


Malaria is endemic and a major health problem in Papua New Guinea (PNG). Abau is a coastal district and has one of the highest incidences of malaria in the country.

The distribution of 20,000 LLINs, in three related distributions, will achieve blanket coverage - all sleeping spaces covered - in some 40 villages.

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
4,860   Amazon Bay rural, Abau District Jun-Dec 09 Status Photos Videos
Not expected
Not expected
9,380   Aroma rural, Abau District Jun-Dec 09 Status Photos Videos
Not expected
Not expected
5,760   Cloudy Bay rural, Abau District Jun-Dec 09 Status Photos Videos
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

Aroma rural, Abau District, Papua New Guinea

 

Status Distribution complete Distribution complete

The distribution was completed successfully as planned.


Photoset editor: Kelly Pilger