Nothing But Nets Cost: $3 to manufacture; $10 to send a net as
donation Malaria is one of the world's most pressing global
health issues. Each year, more than 200 million people are
infected and more than 650,000 people die from the disease.
Malaria reduces gross domestic product by as much as 1.3 percent
in countries with high levels of transmission, according to the
World Health Organization. Thanks to bed nets and other
treatments, malaria mortality rates have fallen by 25 percent
since 2000. Roughly half the homes in sub-Saharan Africa have at
least one net, and 96 percent of those households use them. The
nets are effective for three years or up to 20 washes. The World
Health Organization tests the nets for safety and efficacy. One
hundred percent of every $10 contribution covers the cost of
purchasing and distributing nets and educating communities about
how to use them. Read more energy & sustainability news.