Mass distribution of LLINs takes place once every three years. The net distribution will be launch on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 - World Malaria Day. The actual net distribution will start on April 26 and ends on May 3 for Monsterrado County and May 1 for the rest of the 14 counties. Plan International Liberia Global Fund Malaria Programme Chief of Party, Dr. Ibrahim Kamara said the primary objective of the mass net distribution is to reduce deaths associated with malaria. Meanwhile, the Long Lasting Insecticide Treated Net mass distribution campaign launch coincides with the 2018 World Malaria Day celebration.

Source: Front Page Africa April 25, 2018 01:30 UTC