Mass distribution campaign of long‑lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) during the COVID‑19 pandemic in Uganda: lessons learned

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dc.contributor.authorAguma, Herbert B.
dc.contributor.authorRukaari, Medard
dc.contributor.authorNakamatte, Rukia
dc.contributor.authorAchii, Pamela
dc.contributor.authorMiti, Joel T.
dc.contributor.authorMuhumuza, Solomon
dc.contributor.authorNabukenya, Mariam
dc.contributor.authorOpigo, Jimmy
dc.contributor.authorLukwago, Martin
dc.date.accessioned2025-04-21T14:43:36Z
dc.date.available2025-04-21T14:43:36Z
dc.date.issued2023
dc.description.abstractUganda implemented its third mass campaign to distribute long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. This context necessitated modification of implementation guidelines. The mass campaign’s objective was to ensure that at least 85% of the targeted population had access to LLINs. Methods Revised implementation guidelines were followed while conducting the LLIN distribution campaign. Lessons learned were captured from documented activities and reports. Results A total of 27,789,044 mosquito nets were distributed in 11,287,392 households, with an average of 5.1 persons per household. Household coverage of the LLIN distribution was 94.1%. The 2020/2021 campaign design was modified to follow COVID-19 Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). These included using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), e-platforms for training and briefing meetings, electronic data management systems and door-todoor household registration and distribution of LLINs. Conclusions Campaign modifications due to the COVID-19 pandemic were effective in implementing mass distribution of LLINs despite the disruptions and restrictions. The campaign’s net coverage far exceeded its objective. Electronic data management was critical in monitoring and reporting distribution activities.
dc.identifier.citationAguma, H. B., Rukaari, M., Nakamatte, R., Achii, P., Miti, J. T., Muhumuza, S., ... & Lukwago, M. (2023). Mass distribution campaign of long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) during the COVID-19 pandemic in Uganda: lessons learned. Malaria Journal, 22(1), 310.
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1186/s12936-023-04753-6
dc.identifier.urihttps://nru.uncst.go.ug/handle/123456789/11088
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherMalaria Journal
dc.titleMass distribution campaign of long‑lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) during the COVID‑19 pandemic in Uganda: lessons learned
dc.typeArticle
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