Togo: Togo Launches New Widespread Mosquito Net Distribution Campaign to Drive Down Malaria
[Malaria Consortium] The campaign, coordinated by the government with partners including Malaria Consortium, will distribute over 5.5 million nets to close to nine million people.
In Togo, a nationwide campaign to distribute free insecticide-treated mosquito nets (ITNs) has been launched. This initiative, coordinated by the government and supported by various partners including Malaria Consortium, Malaria Consortium, the Global Fund, the US Government, REACH Malaria, Integrate Health, Plan International, GIZ, WHO and UNICEF, aims to distribute over 5.5 million nets to nearly nine million people.
The campaign, which concluded in July 2026, covered all regions of Togo and distributed one net for every two people per household. The nets were distributed digitally, allowing for real-time monitoring of the distribution process. Education on correct and consistent net use was also provided to ensure the nets delivered their full protective benefit.
Malaria Consortium's Country Director, Komivi Tongon, highlighted the importance of the campaign's digitalization and logistics coordination for better monitoring and improved efficiency. Dr. Hilaire Ouédraogo, WHO Resident Representative in Togo, emphasized the need for consistent net use for the campaign's success. The campaign's scale comes at a critical time for Togo, where malaria continues to put significant strain on the health system. Similarly, Nigeria has also initiated a large-scale ITN distribution campaign.
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