Achieving and maintaining universal coverage with long-lasting insecticidal nets for malaria control

Overview

Long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) have played an important role in reducing the global malaria burden since 2000. They are a core prevention tool used widely by people at risk of malaria. Part of pillar 1 of the Global Technical Strategy for Malaria 2016–2030 (GTS) is to ensure universal coverage for all people at risk of malaria using effective vector control with either LLINs or the other core prevention tool, indoor residual spraying (IRS). Universal coverage for malaria vector control is defined as universal access to and use of appropriate interventions by populations at risk of malaria. To achieve and maintain universal coverage with LLINs in line with the GTS, WHO recommends the following based on current evidence.