Does a torn long-lasting insecticidal net fail to protect children from malaria parasitemia? Data from two cross sectional surveys in Western Uganda

This poster is one of a series of presentations for the 62nd ASTMH Annual Meeting. It discusses a comprehensive program to support malaria control  implemented in nine districts in Western Uganda with an estimated population of approximately 2.2 million. Interventions include distribution and promotion of long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLIN), community-based treatment of malaria and other childhood illnesses and introduction of laboratory confirmed diagnosis using rapid diagnostic tests.

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Country: Uganda