Kapelebyong District has received 91,600 treated mosquito nets from the government as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen malaria prevention in the area.
According to Emmanuel Opio, the district information officer, the consignment includes 1,832 bales of long-lasting insecticide-treated mosquito nets, with each bale containing 50 nets. Distribution is expected to take place within the next two weeks across the district.
Opio confirmed that preparations are underway to ensure smooth delivery of the nets to households.
Parish chiefs have been instructed to mobilize communities and organize the necessary logistics to facilitate distribution at parish and village levels.
The initiative is part of the government’s broader malaria prevention strategy, addressing a disease that remains a leading cause of illness and death in Uganda, particularly among children under five and pregnant women.
District officials have urged residents to use the mosquito nets strictly for their intended purpose of protecting families from mosquito bites that transmit malaria.
Misuse of the nets—for fishing, fencing gardens, or other non-medical purposes—will not be tolerated, and individuals found misusing them may face legal action.
Opio emphasized that proper use of the nets will significantly reduce malaria infections and improve the health and wellbeing of residents.
Communities are encouraged to cooperate with parish leaders and health teams during the distribution exercise to ensure every household receives and properly uses the nets.
The campaign will cover all parishes in Kapelebyong District as part of national efforts to control malaria.
