Mosquito net prevent life-threatening malaria carrying mosquito bites. The Ministries of Public Health and National Education in partnership with UNICEF have launched the Long Lasting Insecticidal Net distribution campaign in the regions of Tahoua and Agadez.
190,000 insecticide-treated mosquito nets will be distributed to pupils in 1,086 preschool and primary schools. This school health initiative aims to contribute to reducing the vulnerability of children to this preventable deadly disease through the education system.