Distribution of Free Long Lasting Insecticidal Nets in Nine UPHOLD-Supported Districts in Uganda
Distribution of Free Long Lasting Insecticidal Nets in Nine UPHOLD-Supported Districts in Uganda March 2007 Recommended Citation: B. Mpeka, E. Quinto, J. Tumwesigye, J. Senfuka, K. Mulondo, M. Kyenkya (2007): Distribution of free long-lasting insecticidal nets in nine UPHOLD-supported districts in Uganda Edited by: S. Kironde, E. Ekochu, X. Nsabagasani This report was made possible by the UPHOLD is implemented by JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc., under Cooperative generous support of the American people through the United States Agency for Agreement number 617-A-00-02-00012-00 in International Development (USAID). The collaboration with Education Development Center, Inc. (EDC). The Futures Group contents are the responsibility of UPHOLD International, The Malaria Consortium, The and do not necessarily reflect the views of Manoff Group, Inc., and World Education, Inc. USAID or the United States Government i Acknowledgement First and foremost we thank Dr. Nosa Orobaton, former Chief of Party UPHOLD, who inspired us to make a difference in the lives of Ugandans and was at the forefront of this innovative approach of mass distribution of nets for rapid scale up. We thank all those, who in one way or another contributed to this exercise. They include the District Directors of Health Services (DDHS’) of the districts that received the nets; Bushenyi, Bugiri, Gulu, Katakwi, Kitgum, Mayuge, Lira, Mubende and Rukungiri. The in-put of the malaria focal point persons and the sub-county supervisors for Home-Based Management of Fever is highly appreciated. These district health teams did a great job of mobilizing district, sub-county and community leaders to enable them understand the exercise and accord it maximum support.
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