Dual-insecticide bed nets combat malaria resistance effectively

Health Policy Watch April 19, 2024, 10:00 AM UTC

Summary: Bed nets treated with two insecticides are 20-50% more effective against malaria than those with one, combating mosquito resistance. The New Nets Project deployed 38.4 million nets in sub-Saharan Africa, with 56 million introduced by the Global Fund and PMI. This intervention could prevent 13 million cases and save 24,600 lives. WHO now recommends dual insecticide nets. Malaria affects 249 million annually, with 95% in Africa.

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    New dual-insecticide bed nets reduce malaria cases significantly (The Guardian)
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    New Nets Project: 56M nets reduce malaria in Africa (AllAfrica - Top Africa News)
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