Uganda hits 87 percent household mosquito net ownership

Uganda ramps up malaria fight with household net ownership hitting new highs.

Net Ownership Stats

• 87 percent of households own at least one mosquito net.
• 84 percent have insecticide-treated nets available.
• 56 percent provide one ITN per two people sleeping over.
• 16 percent still lack any ITN entirely.

Distribution Sources

• Mass campaigns supply 89 percent of ITNs.
• Antenatal care channels deliver 4 percent.
• Immunisation visits contribute 1 percent.
• Shops and markets account for 2 percent.

Usage Gains

• Under-five kids sleeping under ITNs jumped to 69 percent.
• Pregnant women's usage climbed to 72 percent.
• Both groups show solid gains since 2019.
• Nets repel and kill mosquitoes effectively.

Remaining Gaps

• 28 percent of households are short on nets for everyone.
• More distribution is needed to close coverage holes.
• UBOS pushes for expanded supply efforts.
• The 2023 campaign ran from May through December.

Strategic Alignment

• Malaria Elimination Plan targets 95 percent protection.
• Runs from 2026 to 2030 timeframe.
• Focuses on nets spraying plus vector controls.
• Aims for nationwide adequate coverage push.