Over one billion bed nets were delivered globally between 2012-2017. (Photo credit: Sarah Hoibak)
Over one billion bed nets were delivered globally between 2012-2017. (Photo credit: Sarah Hoibak) Insecticide-treated bed nets are the most widely adopted preventive measure against malaria, and represent an effective form of prevention for at-risk populations. A project by Swiss TPH and partners evaluated the durability of different bed nets and found that those with more robust fabrics have a longer life-span, and could save nearly 20% of costs associated with purchasing bed nets each year. Insecticide-treated bed nets (ITNs) are the most widely adopted preventive measure against malaria. ITNs work by both preventing bites and killing mosquitoes that are searching for humans at night. ITNs, and in particular long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs), represent a cost effective means of malaria prevention for at-risk populations. A project by Swiss TPH and partners evaluated the useful life of three different LLINs over three years in Tanzania and determined that the bed nets with more durable fabrics had a longer life-span and could result in nearly 20% reduction of costs per year of the effective life of a bed net.
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