Six areas in the three districts of Bushenyi, Luwero and Ntungamo were recipients of these nets in a combined 4,500 net distribution. All are high-risk malaria areas with endemic malaria and seasonal epidemic outbreaks.<br /><br />Kyamuhunga and Kikwamba were the targeted areas in Bushenyi.<br /><br />Pregnant women, under 5's and people living with HIV/Aids (PLWHA) were the recipients. These are the groups most vulnerable to malaria attack.<br /><br />The nets were distributed by Uganda Red Cross community volunteers alongside ongoing URCS malaria control and HIV/home based care activities.<br /><br />Malaria education and net use training were an integral part of the distribution. There was a bednet demonstration and malaria information session covering what the nets are, why they are needed and how to use them. Net usage follow-up will aim to ensure complete and correct net use.
