This WHO-recommended long lasting Insecticidal net, is durable. The high denier net provides up to 5 years insecticidal efficacy and never requires re-treatment like traditional insecticidal nets.

Olyset(R) Net provides first in class protection against malaria biting mosquitoes. This durable net is made of high denier and high-density polyethylene monofilament, with insecticide incorporated into each and every fiber, provides an insecticidal activity for up to 5 years. Olyset Nets manufactured by Sumitomo Chemical Co are quickly becoming the world's premium safety product against insect-borne diseases.​

The innovation

THE INNOVATION

WHO estimates 90 % of malaria cases and deaths equal 7000 people in Tanzania. Olyset Nets became the first WHO LLIN to be manufactured in Africa; that did not require re-treatment with chemicals via its incorporation technology. This net range provides the double benefit of health and development as in 2003, and the second generation Olyset Plus LLIN also provides additional efficacy against pyrethroid-resistant mosquitoes.​

SOCIAL IMPACT

SOCIAL IMPACT

Over 300 million Olyset nets have been distributed across the endemic world, preventing almost that many mosquito-related diseases like malaria, etc.

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