The household census phase begins today, 26 May

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Extract from the article: From 26 May to 6 June 2026, the household census phase will take place as part of the national campaign for the fre...

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Campaign to distribute free insecticide-treated mosquito nets in Togo: the household census phase begins today, 26 May

From 26 May to 6 June 2026, the household census phase will take place as part of the national campaign for the free distribution of insecticide-treated mosquito nets. This activity is essential to ensure the effective and equitable distribution of mosquito nets to households across the country. It is also a crucial step in strengthening the fight against malaria. 

So, starting today, 26 May, enumerators will begin travelling through all the towns, villages and neighbourhoods of Togo to register or count households. 

How will the household census be carried out?

In practical terms, teams of enumerators will go door-to-door to identify each household, gather information on the number of people living there and record the necessary data. Once the census is complete, the information collected will enable us to assess the actual need for mosquito nets and allocate to each household the quantity appropriate to its size. A voucher is given to each household during the census. The voucher contains information including the number of mosquito nets allocated to the household based on the information they provided honestly to the enumerators. This voucher must be presented during the distribution phase to collect the mosquito nets. 

This voucher must be presented during the distribution phase in order to collect the mosquito nets. According to the Ministry of Health, for the 2026 campaign, one (1) mosquito net will be provided for every two (2) people in each household.

Malaria remains a major public health challenge in Togo. Regular use of treated mosquito nets helps to significantly reduce the risk of disease transmission, particularly among children under five (5) years of age, pregnant women and the general population.

High-quality data collected during this enumeration phase ensures better organisation of the distribution phase and is essential for reaching a greater number of beneficiaries.

National Mobilisation

People in every locality across Togo are urged to welcome the enumerators warmly. They are asked to provide accurate information and to register. The involvement and cooperation of every household are vital to making this campaign a success.

Jean ELI

Source: PNLP / Togo