Balaka District 2013, Malawi 
Summary
When:
Oct-Dec 13
Distributed by:
Concern Universal
149,500 long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) will be distributed in Balaka District to achieve universal coverage - all sleeping spaces covered - to protect some 270,000 people. A comprehensive district-wide pre-distribution survey, establishing the number of sleeping spaces per household requiring nets, has now been completed determining the exact number of nets required to achieve universal coverage across the district.
149,500 long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) will be distributed in Balaka District to achieve universal coverage - all sleeping spaces covered - to protect some 270,000 people. A comprehensive district-wide pre-distribution survey, establishing the number of sleeping spaces per household requiring nets, has now been completed determining the exact number of nets required to achieve universal coverage across the district.
Update, 03Dec13: The final number of nets required to achieve universal coverage was 154,230.
Details
Post-distribution
AMF conducts regular post-distribution monitoring (PDM) after net distributions to verify that nets are reaching and protecting communities as intended. PDMs are typically conducted at 9, 18 and 27 months post distribution. At each monitoring point we visit a randomly selected sample of households that received nets during the campaign. PDMs are funded by AMF and conducted by independent organisations separate to those involved in the distribution. Through these monitoring visits, we gather substantial data on net presence, use and condition which allows us and our partners to understand how effectively they are being used to protect against malaria. The results of the PDM(s) conducted for this distribution can be accessed in the report below.
18-month PDCU
Summary
- 4,548 households, 7,785 nets surveyed,
- 75% of nets hung, 19% in very good and 33% in good condition
Documentation
18-month PDCU – Planning Document (586 kb)18-month PDCU - Underlying data12-month PDCU
Summary
- 4,530 households, 8,540 nets surveyed,
- 82% of nets hung, 36% in very good and 40% in good condition
Documentation
12-month PDCU - Underlying data12-month PDCU – Planning Document (643 kb)12-month PDCU – Report (719 kb)6-month PDCU
Summary
- 4,530 households, 7,977 nets surveyed,
- 87% of nets hung, 70% in very good condition
Documentation
6-month PDCU - Underlying data6-month PDCU – Planning Document (453 kb)6-month PDCU – Report (1,298 kb)