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. 2021 Feb 3:38:119.
doi: 10.11604/pamj.2021.38.119.26664. eCollection 2021.

[Organization of a free mass distribution campaign of long-lasting insecticidal mosquito nets in the context of COVID-19 in Niger]

[Article in French]
Fatima Aboubakar  1 , Hadiza Jackou  2 , Blanche-Philomene Melanga Anya  1 , Boubé Hamani  2 , Patrick Katoto  3   4 , Charles Shey Wiysonge  5   6   7
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[Organization of a free mass distribution campaign of long-lasting insecticidal mosquito nets in the context of COVID-19 in Niger]

[Article in French]
Fatima Aboubakar et al. Pan Afr Med J. .

Abstract
in English, French

Long-lasting insecticidal mosquito nets (LLIMNs) are needed for malaria vector control. However, their distribution is not yet optimal in sub-Saharan regions. According to projections, COVID-19 pandemic will further delay the distribution of LLIMNs. In Niger, a distribution campaign of LLIMNs with a multi-sectoral approach (state-partner-civil society) was organized in compliance with barrier measures for preventing transmission of COVID-19. A door-to-door strategy was chosen to implement this campaign, in order to avoid entry into confined spaces and to engage community. A total of 13,994,681 people received LLIMNs (reflecting a success rate of 101%) in six targeted regions. A collective effort is needed to sustain the fight against malaria in the COVID-19 era.

Les moustiquaires imprégnées d´insecticides à longue durée d´action (MILDA) sont nécessaires dans la lutte anti vectorielle du paludisme. Cependant, leur distribution n´est pas encore optimale en région sub-saharienne. Selon les projections, la pandémie de COVID-19 retarderait davantage la distribution des MILDA. Au Niger, une campagne de distribution des MILDA avec une approche multi-sectorielle (Etat-partenaire-société civile) a été organisée dans le respect de mesure barrières contre la COVID-19. La stratégie porte-à-porte dans les ménages a été retenue pour l´organisation de cette campagne pour éviter les espaces clos et garder l´aspect communautaire. Un total de 13,994,681 personnes a bénéficié de MILDA (soit un taux de réussite de 101%) dans six régions ciblées. Un effort collectif est nécessaire pour pérenniser la lutte contre le paludisme dans l´ère COVID-19.

Keywords: LLIMNs; Malaria; SARS-CoV-2; pandemic; prevention.

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Conflict of interest statement

Les auteurs ne déclarent aucun conflit d´intérêts.

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campagne de distribution des moustiquaires imprégnées d’insecticides à longue durée d’action adaptée au contexte avec respect des mesures de protection contre la COVID-19 (Niger, du 05 au 10 juin 2020)
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