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<p>Since May 2010, DFID Sierra Leone has supported the distribution of 2.3 million
long lasting insecticide treated bed nets (LLINs) through two nationwide campaigns
completed in June 2011 and May 2014. The aim of these campaigns was to achieve universal
coverage of LLINs in Sierra Leone as the most effective means of preventing malaria.
A rapid assessment following the 2014 distribution campaign found that 81% of households
visited nationwide were using at least one mosquito net, up from 37% in 2008. However,
an evaluation designed to assess the longer term effectiveness of the campaign has
been postponed due to the Ebola crisis. In addition, the Global Fund has provided
a further 600,000 nets.</p><p> </p>
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