LLIN Distribution

Overview

NetWorks strongly supports a mixed-methods approach to LLIN distribution.  The exact configuration of LLIN distribution systems depends on local circumstances and the country context. Depending on the current level of household ownership of nets, a strong strategy may include a combination of mass distribution to scale up rapidly to universal coverage coupled with a continuous distribution system to sustain high coverage.  In most cases, a mix of public sector distribution via health facilities for pregnant women and young children, combined with some form of civil society partnership for increased community-wide access is preferred for long-term sustained access. 

NetWorks strengthens distribution networks for improved access, however remote the household.  NetWorks helps identify clear roles for public and non-public sector partners such as the private sector and faith-based organizations (FBOs). NetWorks partners provide training where needed to break bottlenecks, strengthen supply chains and community reporting mechanisms for improved management monitoring, and identify subsidy opportunities for expanded private sector roles where appropriate. 

NetWorks applies world-class competencies in logistics and supply chain management to ensure timely supply of nets, storage and subsequent delivery through robust channels to the community and household.

Experience

In Senegal, NetWorks has helped distribute over 3 million nets as part of the universal coverage strategy adopted in 2010.  

NetWorks is leading the design of pilots of continuous distribution in several countries:

  • community-based distribution in South Sudan
  • community directed distribution in Nasarawa State, Nigeria
  • school-based distribution in Cross Rivers State, Nigeria
  • national continuous distribution strategy in Senegal  

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 NetWorks staff have led the design of continuous distribution strategies as well: 

  • A national Keep-Up plan for maintaining universal coverage in Tanzania, with SwissTPH and the NMCP
  • comprehensive continuous distribution in Eastern Region, Ghana (to be implemented by ProMPT and DELIVER)
  • Zamfara State, Nigeria (currently ongoing)
  • NetWorks conducted a process evaluation of the first phase of the universal coverage campaign in Mali in 2011, providing recommendations for subsequent phases of the campaign.
       

NetWorks also collaborates closely with the Alliance for Malaria Prevention (AMP) to assist with trainings, identify best practices, and disseminate results. NetWorks is providing financial assistance for the production of the second edition of the AMP toolkit. More information can be found on AMP's website: www.allianceformalariaprevention.com 

 
CRS Guide to In-Country Management and Distribution of LLINs for Title II Partners
 
Using Title II Food Aid program infrastructure to distribute long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) in a campaign builds on the similarities between the efforts as well as the differences between mass LLIN distribution campaigns and Title II food programs.  This guide has been written as an aide to assist Title II food program implementers in how to implement or assist in a mass campaign distribution of LLINs to prevent malaria.
 
This guide aims to help organizations with USAID Title II food aid commodity management experience plan and carry out successful distributions of Long- Lasting Insecticide-treated bed Nets (LLIN). It describes the experience of Catholic Relief Services (CRS) in Niger in 2009, when 2.5 million LLIN were provided to children under five in a massive campaign that lasted four days. Funded by the Global Funds to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFATM), the program required extensive advance planning and complex coordination between many actors.
 
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