Malaria prevention through insecticide treated nets

Sleeping under an insecticide treated net is the most widely adopted preventive measure against malaria. It is effective because the female mosquito that transmits malaria only bites at night in most malaria-endemic regions. Long lasting insecticidal nets in particular are a cost effective means to prevent malaria among at risk populations. This advocacy brief provides an overview of different types of nets, distribution methods, insecticide resistance and Malaria Consortium's response.

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Diseases: Malaria