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Published in: Malaria Journal 1/2012

Open Access 01-10-2012 | Poster presentation

Improving LLIN utilization and coverage through an innovative distribution and malaria education model: a pilot study in Okavango Sub-District, Botswana

Authors: Simon Chihanga, Allison Tatarsky, HT Masendu, D Ntebela, Tjantilili Mosweunyane, Mpho Motlaleng, Godira Segoea, Justin M Cohen, Mercy Puso, Bosiela Segogo, Tshepo Andina

Published in: Malaria Journal | Special Issue 1/2012

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The Botswana Malaria Indicator Survey in 2007 indicated remarkably low ITN coverage and usage rates of 9.4% and 5.3%, respectively. To achieve universal coverage of LLINs, optimize uptake, and catalyze Botswana toward its 2015 goal of elimination, Botswana tested a new delivery model to replace its revolving fund scheme of selling subsidized nets to communities at risk. …
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Title
Improving LLIN utilization and coverage through an innovative distribution and malaria education model: a pilot study in Okavango Sub-District, Botswana
Authors
Simon Chihanga
Allison Tatarsky
HT Masendu
D Ntebela
Tjantilili Mosweunyane
Mpho Motlaleng
Godira Segoea
Justin M Cohen
Mercy Puso
Bosiela Segogo
Tshepo Andina
Publication date
01-10-2012
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Malaria Journal / Issue Special Issue 1/2012
Electronic ISSN: 1475-2875
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1475-2875-11-S1-P95

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