New Nets Project

Related program: Malaria

The New Nets Project managed the rapid scale-up and widespread deployment of dual-active ingredient (AI) insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) to partner countries, making this novel technology designed to overcome insecticide resistance widely available to national malaria control programs (NMCPs) across Africa.

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Members of the New Nets Project Durability Monitoring team evaluate the wear and tear of normal household use on some of the newer bed net types in Mandimba, Mozambique. Photo: PATH/Binete Savaio.

Project at a glance

Project duration: 2018-2023

Project funders: Unitaid and The Global Fund

Prime: IVCC

The PATH-led components of the New Nets Project were active in Burkina Faso, Mozambique, Nigeria, and Rwanda

Project approach
The New Nets Project accelerated the scale-up of dual-AI ITNs through:
Pilot studies

Conducting PATH-led pilot studies to collect data on the entomological and epidemiological impact and durability of dual-AI ITNs as compared to standard ITNs, the sociocultural factors that influence their uptake and usage, and the cost of the ITNs and distribution.

Epidemiological evidence

Generating epidemiological evidence of dual-AI ITN impact through randomized controlled trials.

Market shaping

Supporting procurement mechanisms and negotiating lower prices to shape the dual-AI ITN market.

Operational best practices

Highlighting operational best practices for conducting national campaigns with multiple types of nets.

Project results

PATH partnered with local researchers and NMCPs to help lead and coordinate pilot studies evaluating the improved efficacy and incremental cost-effectiveness of these next-generation ITNs in real-world settings.

Results from the pilot studies were included in the package of evidence used to develop the new WHO policy recommendations for use of new ITN types in areas of documented insecticide resistance, and are helping guide NMCP strategies and sub-national tailoring approaches.

Technical Areas of Expertise

Vector control

Market access to existing & new tools

Research & evaluation

Surveillance & digital platforms

Routine data collection & reporting, data quality assessments, data use training & integration

Data-driven analytics & mathematical modelling

Meet the team

  1. Joe Wagman

    Project Director, New Nets

  2. Morgan Heston

    Project Administrator

  3. Binete Savaio

    Mozambique Coordinator

  4. Julia Mwesigwa

    Senior Research Officer

  5. Christelle Gogue

    Senior Evaluation Officer

  6. Peder Digre

    Program Officer

  7. Kyra Arnett

    Program Associate

  8. Vaidehi Chudgar

    Program Assistant

  9. Kenzie Tynuv

    Monitoring & Evaluation Officer

  10. Jenny Shannon

    Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning Officer

Resources
New Nets Project Brief

A two-page summary of the project's aims and objectives.

Available here
New Nets Methodology Paper

A report describing the design of the New Nets Project observational studies.

Available here
IVCC Website

IVCC was the prime for the New News Project. For more information about their work, visit their website.

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Our partners

We collaborated closely with global and local partners.