NETS REALLY DO WORK – AND WELL
HOW ?
Mosquito nets are proven to deter mosquitoes and reduce infection rates and transmission of malaria and Zika. Nets treated with insecticide also kill mosquitoes on contact . The nets are woven with a low toxicity insecticide, called pyrethroid. These nets are hung above the bed and the edges are either tucked under the mattress or are long enough to touch the ground. They are most effective when used all night.
Mosquito Ministry buys nets which cover 2 people, are treated with a low toxicity insecticide and last 3-4 years.
WANT TO KNOW MORE DETAILS? Here are the proven facts about nets –
* Insecticide treated nets are estimated to be twice as effective as untreated nets and offer greater than 70% protection compared with no net.
* Between 2000 and 2008, the use of insecticide treated nets saved the live of an estimated 250,000 infants in Sub-Saharan Africa.
* About 13% of the households in sub-Saharan countries own these special nets.
* Education has helped people who live in the countries affected by malaria understand the simple steps required to protect their families from disease.
Look at the progress that is being made —
In 2000, 1.7 million (1.8%) African children living in areas of the world where malaria is common were protected by a bed net.
In 2007, that number increased to 20.3 million children being protected by these nets (18.5% of African children). That left 9.6 million unprotected.
In 2008, 31% of African households owned at least one insecticide-treated net.
The Rwanda Ministry of Health has just announced their vision for 2018: Eradication of malaria in Rwanda through the distribution of mosquito nets.
The US Government announced in April 2016 that they will be dedicating at least $500 million to combat the Zika virus.
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