Deadline: 19-Sep-2025
The fight against malaria in South Sudan has entered a new phase with the call for expressions of interest in implementing a digitalized long-lasting insecticidal net (LLIN) mass distribution campaign.
Malaria continues to pose a major public health challenge, disproportionately affecting pregnant women and children under five. Although LLINs are recognized as one of the most cost-effective and sustainable tools in malaria prevention, the country’s coverage remains far below the national target. With only 63.86% coverage compared to the 85% target, there is an urgent need for innovative, well-coordinated interventions to achieve universal protection.
The upcoming campaign seeks to ensure that households across all ten states and three administrative areas of South Sudan receive timely access to nets before the rainy season. The strategy will follow a single-phase, door-to-door model, which combines household registration and distribution in one visit. By employing digital tools, enumerators will be able to record data in real time, improving supervision, accountability, and monitoring. This digital approach is expected to strengthen oversight and ensure no household is left behind, especially vulnerable groups.
Central to the campaign are clear deliverables that will guide implementing partners. These include the safe transport and storage of LLIN consignments in verified payam warehouses, the establishment of comprehensive transit insurance, and the creation of functional distribution hubs. Strong emphasis is also placed on stakeholder engagement and social and behavior change interventions, which will encourage communities to use and care for the nets consistently. Reverse logistics will ensure that surplus nets and materials are collected, reconciled, and properly accounted for, enabling redistribution where needed.
The campaign provides opportunities for capable organizations to collaborate under the leadership of the Ministry of Health and the National Malaria Control Programme. Selected implementing partners will be expected to present both technical and financial proposals, aligning with UNICEF’s standards for efficiency, accountability, and value for money. Funding support will be facilitated by UNICEF, with costs calculated per unit of net distributed, ensuring transparency and competitiveness in the selection process.
By scaling up LLIN coverage through a structured, digitalized, and community-centered model, this initiative aims not only to close the coverage gap but also to lay the foundation for sustainable malaria prevention in South Sudan. For partners, it presents a meaningful opportunity to contribute to public health, strengthen community resilience, and help move the country closer to universal protection against malaria.
For more information, visit UN Partner Portal.