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People protected 511,455,022

Distributed by Global Minimum (Gmin)

Gmin is a small group - 4 people initially - that aims to punch above its weight. Our current focus is providing long-lasting insecticidal nets to achieve blanket coverage in a number of villages in the east of Sierra Leone. More about us on our website.

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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Malen Chiefdom, Pujehun District, Sierra Leone  

Nets: 10,560 LLINs
When: Aug 10
Distributed by  Global Minimum (Gmin)    Global Minimum (Gmin)


The Malen Chiefdom is a rural area situated about 90 minutes west of Pujehun Town. The estimated population of the chiefdom is 23,520. The chiefdom has 10 sections and the distributions will be in four of these sections with an estimated population of 11,412.

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
1,120   Gbondapi Section, Kabondeh Chiefdom Aug 10 Status Photos Videos
OK
1,100   Gibina Section, Kabondeh Chiefdom Aug 10 Status Photos Videos
OK
2,280   Mandeima Section, Kabondeh Chiefdom Aug 10 Status Photos Videos
OK
705   Sahn Malen Town Aug 10 Status Photos Videos
OK

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
1,020   Sorbeh Griema Section, Kabondeh … Aug 10 Status Photos Videos
Good
4,335   Upper Malen Chiefdom Aug 10 Status Photos Videos
OK

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

Gibina Section, Kabondeh Chiefdom, Sierra Leone

 

Status Distribution complete Distribution complete

The distribution was completed successfully as planned.


Photoset editor: Ben Hudson