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Country Summary:
The former French colony of Ubangi-Shari became the Central
African Republic upon independence in 1960. After three tumultuous
decades of misrule - mostly by military governments - civilian rule
was established in 1993 and lasted for one decade. In March 2003 a
military coup deposed the civilian government of President Ange-Felix
PATASSE and has since established a new government
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Measles Campaign Date:
Sometime***
Population*:
| Total: |
3,771,000 |
| Under 5yrs Old: |
679,000 |
| Pregnant: |
143,000 |
| Need ITNs: |
822,000 |
*=Population is projected for
2004 with 2003 population and current birth rate. Number of pregnant
women is estimated using the birth rate and population from 2003.
The number of ITNs needed is the sum of children under 5 and
pregnant women.
Progress:
**=Global Fund Aids TB & Malaria. Number is estimated by
assuming 1/3 of money designated for malaria is spent on nets. For
the sake of not over estimating, we figured the cost of ITNs at 5 US
dollars a net. We know this price can be reduced if we purchase
together.
Nets:
Insecticides: |
