The durability of long-lasting insecticidal nets distributed to the households between 2009 and 2013 in Nepal.
Prakash GhimireKomal Raj RijalNabaraj AdhikariGarib Das ThakurBaburam MarasiniUpendra Thapa ShresthaMegha Raj BanjaraShishir Kumar PantBipin AdhikariShyam Prakash DumreNihal SinghOlivier PigeonTheeraphap ChareonviriyaphapIrwin ChavezLeonard OrtegaJeffrey HiiPublished in: Tropical medicine and health (2020)
This study shows that distribution of LLINs is effective for malaria control; however, serviceable life of LLINs should be considered in terms of waning residual bio-efficacy that warrants replacement. As an adjunctive malaria control tool, National Malaria Control Program of Nepal can benefit by renewing the distribution of LLINs in an appropriate time frame in addition to utilizing durable and effective LLINs.