The third Universal Coverage Campaign for the distribution of 27.5 million Long-Lasting Insecticide treated mosquito Nets (LLINs) thought the country involves registration of beneficiaries in all households followed by the distribution of mosquito nets by Village Health Team members who also educate the population on mosquito net use, care, repair and repurposing.

Distribution of mosquito nets in Kampala and Wakiso Districts has been delayed due to the predictions by the Meteorological Department for a prolonged rainy season in January 2021, Dr Opigo said.

There is need to protect the residents against Malaria especially with the non immune people having visited upcountry for Christmas. So this distribution exercise is likely to avert a Malaria upsurge in the two districts, he added.

Ministry of Health, also re-prioritized distribution of mosquito nets in districts which were affected by the floods since increased rains and floods are associated with increased rates of Malaria.

The campaign is supported with funds from Government of Uganda, the Global Fund, World Health Organization, UNICEF, among other partners with an objective of increasing access, ownership and creating a culture of net use in communities across the country.

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Under the Net campaign, is the third Universal coverage campaign and a total of 27 million mosquito nets are expected to be distributed across the country. Under the campaign, one mosquito net is being distributed per two people.

On Saturday November 7th, the Vice President, His Excellency Rt. Hon. Edward Ssekandi launched the distribution of mosquito nets in Buganda region at Kyanamukaaka in Masaka district.

A total of 6.5 million mosquito nets will be distributed in the exercise which is expected to end on November 11th 2020.   The 39 beneficiary districts in the fourth   wave are; Bukomansimbi, Kalungu, Kyenjojo, Kyotera, Luweero, Lwengo, Masaka, Mityana, Mpigi, Hoima, Butambala, Ibanda, Kitagwenda, Karnwenge, Gomba, Rakai, Kikuube, Ngora, Katakwi, Amuria, Oyarn, Kole, Kumi, Bukedea, Agago, Manafwa, Abim, Nakapiripirit, Amudat, Kaabong, Kapelebyong, Karenga, Kotido,  Kiryandongo, Masindi, Buliisa, Moroto, Nabilatuk and Napak.

The campaign earlier commenced with the distribution of mosquito nets in 53 districts in Western Uganda including, Teso, Bunyoro, Bugisu, Lango and Sebei region.  A total of 9.3 million nets were earlier distributed in the exercise that was conducted in August and September reaching out to over 18 million Ugandans.   The next wave of distribution will target Kamapla and Waksio districts.   The distribution under this wave is expected to take place between December 1st  and  11th   2020.  Districts in West Nile will receive their mosquito nets in February   2021.

“Government has prioritized mosquito nets as one of the most preventative measure for malaria control.   Every three years, the Ministry of Health distributes mosquito nets to all Ugandans with the overall objective of reducing malaria morbidity and mortality, said Dr Jimmy Opigo.”    

The reduction in malaria, as indicated in the Malaria Indicator Survey has been attributed to the use of mosquito nets, he added.

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