Uganda, West Nile, Maracha-Terego District: Bednet distribution
The rural sub-counties of Nyadri and Tara in the Maracha-Terego district of the West Nile region of Uganda received 10,200 nets in 4 related distributions. Malaria in this part of Uganda is highly endemic with year-round transmission and seasonal peaks. 37% of children were reported to have had fever in the 2 weeks preceding a recent survey.
The nets were distributed to children under 5 and to pregnant women not attending ante-natal clinics and will achieve 'blanket' or 'universal' coverage of both Nyadri and Tara. Malaria education and correct net usage will be an important part of the distribution process.
The nets were distributed to children under 5 and to pregnant women not attending ante-natal clinics and will achieve 'blanket' or 'universal' coverage of both Nyadri and Tara. Malaria education and correct net usage will be an important part of the distribution process.