Bed net coverage falls short of target as Tanzania pushes for malaria elimination
DAR ES SALAAM : A newly published study has found that rural Tanzania is still falling short of its insecticide treated bed net targets, with both ownership and usage remaining below the national benchmark, raising concerns over the country’s ambition to eliminate malaria by 2030. The study shows that 77.6 per cent of rural residents owned insecticide treated nets, while 77.2 per cent reported sleeping under one the previous night. Both figures fall short of the government ta
A recent study in rural Tanzania indicates that insecticide-treated bed net ownership and usage are falling short of the national target of 80 percent. While 77.6 percent of residents owned nets and 77.2 percent slept under one, these figures are below the benchmark needed for malaria elimination efforts. The research highlights significant regional disparities, with some districts showing much lower coverage than others. These inequalities, particularly concerning access for men, poorer households, and less educated individuals, could impede the country's goal of eradicating malaria by 2030.
The findings are crucial because achieving high bed net coverage is a cornerstone of Tanzania's strategy to eliminate malaria, and falling short of targets could jeopardize this public health objective.
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