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Zambia

Zambia has one of the highest incidences of malaria-related deaths in the world and is responsible for 40% of the deaths among children under five.

With your help, NetsforLife® is working to implement prevention and malaria treatment in Zambia.

Progress Indicators

  • 1,778,972
  • 3,219,450
  • 4,492

History

Although Zambia made a successful transition to multi-party democracy in the 1990s, the promised economic reforms have been evolving more slowly.

An estimated 86% of Zambia’s people live in poverty, and the country ranks 163rd out of 179 countries on the United Nations Human Development Index.

Life expectancy is 40 years, and 16.5% of the adult population (one million people) is infected with HIV/AIDS.

Areas Impacted 

NetsforLife® is implementing prevention and treatment activities in a total of 34 rural communities throughout the five dioceses.

  • Communities are sharing their experiences and success stories with their neighbors, which is building interest and ownership.
  • Volunteerism is high with more community members coming forward to serve as malaria agents.
  • Participation of community members in mobilization and sensitization workshops has been very encouraging.