Togo: Togo Launches New Widespread Mosquito Net Distribution Campaign to Drive Down Malaria

What the report says

Togo has begun a nationwide campaign to hand out free insecticide-treated mosquito nets as part of its malaria prevention efforts, according to a Malaria Consortium report distributed by AllAfrica. The government is coordinating the drive with partners including Malaria Consortium, the Global Fund, the US Government, WHO, UNICEF and other health and development groups.

The article says the campaign delivered more than 5.6 million nets to nearly 8.9 million people, with the rollout taking place in two phases in July 2026. The first stage covered the Maritime, Plateaux, Central and Savannah regions, while the second reached Kara and Greater Lomé. Nets were collected at fixed sites by registered households, and the campaign used digital tools to track distribution in real time.

Alongside the handout, authorities and partners also provided guidance on correct net use, reflecting concerns that distribution alone is not enough if households do not sleep under the nets consistently. A WHO representative in Togo, quoted in the report, stressed the importance of regular use and community awareness.

The effort comes amid continuing malaria pressure in Togo. The report cites the 2025 World Malaria Report as saying the country recorded more than 2.37 million cases, underscoring why large-scale prevention campaigns remain important. Malaria Consortium said it supported the rollout with technical assistance and logistics coordination.