The problem
Long-lasting insecticide-treated nets are one of the most effective ways to prevent malaria. However, these vital tools have not always been available or affordable in malaria-endemic countries across sub-Saharan Africa. One of the goals set by the Roll Back Malaria Partnership was to achieve 80% use of insecticide-treated mosquito nets by 2010.
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Our response
This project aimed to reduce the production and delivery times for high-quality mosquito nets to increase access and secure the market. More than 40 million people across nine African countries with high rates of malaria received insecticide-treated nets. In 2009, the project procured 20% of all long-lasting insecticide-treated nets globally. These efforts had a significant market impact, signaling to producers that demand would emerge if they increased capacity. By 2010, global procurement of long-lasting mosquito nets grew by more than 60%, amounting to close to three times the total from just two years prior. Meanwhile, the project continued to pressure market pricing, securing the nets at close to 7% less than the pricing benchmark.
