Cintia A. , Lebledparle.com
Gathered in the Ebolowa, capital of South Cameroon in preparation of nationwide distribution of Long Lasting Insecticide Treated Nets MILDA, stakeholders throughout the four days discussed on strategies and effective communication they’ll use for the campaign’s success. It was revealed that the Ministry set a target this year of over 17 million MILDA that will be distributed across the country in two phases. The first phase, scheduled for June 2025, will cover the regions of Adamaoua, East, Far North, West, South, and the first part of the Littoral region. The goal is not just to distribute the nets but to ensure their proper use, reinforcing a culture of consistent malaria prevention.
For the smooth run of the campaign two key distribution strategies have been outlined: door-to-door delivery and the hit-and-run method. The method includes trained teams, comprising of census agents and distribution officers that will visit households, assess the number of residents, and provide one mosquito net for every two individual capped at a maximum of four per household. While this ensures fairness and widespread coverage, it also poses logistical challenges, particularly in remote areas where access may be difficult.
Beyond the physical distribution of MILDA, the campaign’s success hinges on public awareness and behavioral change. To achieve this, the Ministry of Public Health is rolling out an extensive communication plan, including press releases, posters, banners, radio and TV spots, message crawls, and media press kits. A significant component is the engagement of local leaders, administrative, traditional, and religious authorities to act as advocates in their communities, reinforcing the importance of consistent MILDA usage.
As Cameroon continues its fight against malaria, this campaign is a proof that the government is taking the Malaria disease serious and with their goal “MILDA for every family, every night” there might be a free Malaria country in the future of they keep pushing harder. No
