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Publication Date:
22/11/2019

Author:
JohnBaptist Bwanika
Ruth Kigozi
Emily Goodwin
Patrick Bukoma
Peter Thomas
James Tibenderana
Sam Siduda Gudoi
Gloria Sebikaari
and Kassahun Be

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Maintaining universal coverage of long lasting insecticidal nets through distribution in schools in Uganda

Publication Date:
22/11/2019
Author:
JohnBaptist Bwanika
Ruth Kigozi
Emily Goodwin
Patrick Bukoma
Peter Thomas
James Tibenderana
Sam Siduda Gudoi
Gloria Sebikaari
and Kassahun Be
Type:
Poster

As regular use of a long lasting insecticidal net (LLIN) substantially lowers one’s risk of contracting malaria, mass net distribution campaigns seek to achieve universal coverage (one net per two individuals). Distributing LLINs in schools and antenatal care facilities to replace worn or lost nets could contribute to maintaining this goal. We piloted a school LLIN distribution programme in June 2018 in 26 Ugandan districts with an LLIN coverage of less than 70 percent and measured the effects.

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Country: Uganda

Keywords: Child and maternal health | Malaria | Vector control | SDG3

 

 

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