[e-drug] Insecticide impregnated bednets

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E-DRUG: Insecticide impregnated bednets
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Dear e-druggers,
   
  Much has been said about the source of insecticide impregnated bed-nets. Can somebody educate me on what kind of insecticide is used in such bednets, what is its safety, efficacy and toxicity and how long the effect of such insecticides remains on the bednets? Are these bednets for one time use?
   
  Best regards,
   
  Lokesh Madan
  Drug Regulatory Affairs Consultant
  New Delhi, India
  +91 9818373757
  lokeshmadanji@yahoo.co.in

[I think it is permethrin and they are reimpregnated every 6 months. Moderator]

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E-DRUG: Insecticide impregnated bednets (2)
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Dear Lokesh,

I got some contact information for you and suggest that you, and any other
colleagues interested in this non-drug but relatedly important subject,
contact the following at WHO. I understand they can help you with
information regarding the issues you raise.

Dr. Morteza Zaim <zaimm@who.int>. Head of WHOPES (WHO Pesticide Evaluation
Scheme), body responsible for pre-qualifying LLIN manufacturers

Dr. Pierre Guillet <guilletp@who.int>. Vector Control Unit. Global Malaria
Control.

Regards
Murtada M. Sesay
Technical Officer (Pharmaceuticals)
UNICEF Supply Division

Tel: +45 3527 3098
Mobile: +45 28 23 28 07
E-mail: msesay@unicef.org
Web: www.unicef.org/supply