Evaluating the acceptability and usability of digital tools for implementing a long-lasting insecticidal net distribution campaign in Northern Bahr el Ghazal state, South Sudan

Authors: Jamshed Khan, Denis Mubiru, Louise Cook, Liberty Bunce, Francis Okot, Lual Lual Riiny, Kediende Chong, Matur Atem, Joshua Okafor, Chuks Nnaji

Digitalisation of long-lasting insecticidal net distribution is possible in areas with low network coverage.

Long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) have been the backbone of malaria prevention for decades. Typically, LLINs are distributed by volunteers and data are collected using paper-based systems (PBSs). Use of PBSs can lead to data inaccuracies and hinder the use of data for decision-making. In 2022, Malaria Consortium, in partnership with South Sudan's National Ministry of Health, developed a digital tool for collecting and reporting data during LLIN campaigns, with the aim of improving data accuracy, supporting timely decision-making and assisting with overall LLIN distribution workflow.

The digital tool has been designed with two key requirements. The first is offline functionality, so it can be used in areas without internet access, while the second is interoperability with the Digital Health Information System2 (DHIS2), to improve real-time decision-making.

This poster was presented at the Global Digital Health Forum 2023.