1 Million bednets project
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AMSHARP in the Republic of South Africa have decided in favour of the
'one million bednet for the year two thousand' (1MY2K) project and is
currently procuring donations and funds to manufacture and supply one
million US 1$ (one dollar) type bednets. After all the response from
the previous year it has been calculated that there is an overwhelming
support for new innovations and ideas in the fight against Malaria.
Those who want to treat the nets with insecticides will be advised to
spray it. Those who want more convenience will be advised to use the 2m
x 2m x 1.8m cube. Those who might worry that the roof will melt on them
will be advised to use the cube with the conventional roof. Those who
do not like a $1 bednet as it is presently will be advised to think
about the poorest of the community - or to come up with something bet-
ter. Those who worry about the distribution of a million nets will be
advised not to worry, because as funds become available for manufactur-
ing the nets - it will be done in batches and smaller quantities will
be given to Hospitals (maternity + children wards) and women organisa-
tions who are begging for help.
The idea is to give people something in the absence of - something bet-
ter and more expensive and more durable. Does it work? - don't even
post such question - any barrier between the human and Anopheles insect
works. We don't expect miracles. We do hope a vaccine is available
soon.
Thank you to all who participated on the debate on $1 bednets - it did
help a lot and your opinions will still be guiding us to find the world
a better $1 bednet.
Healthy blessings,
Jacques du Preez
mailto:amsharp@mweb.co.za
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