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East Sumba malaria prevention 2025 | Field results summary

This Post relates to : Environment | Health preservation | Kawan Against Malaria

Articles: This article reports field dates, methods and impact from East Sumba malaria prevention. Teams worked with Puskesmas, schools and village leaders to align education, IRS, LLINs and diagnostics. Data and costs are fully documented so partners and health services can improve coverage, reduce transmission and replicate what works.

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Extract and Description of this News: This article reports field dates, methods and impact from East Sumba malaria prevention. Teams worked with Puskesmas, schools and village leaders to align education, IRS, LLINs and diagnostics. Data and costs are fully documented so partners and health services can improve coverage, reduce transmission and replicate what works. - Thank you for your interest.

East Sumba malaria prevention, dates and impact across education IRS, LLINs diagnostics

Practical results from East Sumba malaria prevention with dates and methods

Malaria education session in rural Umalulu village, East Sumba.

Fair Future and Kawan Baik teach families how to recognise, prevent, and treat malaria.

East Sumba Malaria Prevention Project: Field Results 2025

This programme addressed malaria transmission in remote East Sumba through a practical package of community education, vector control, personal protection, and diagnostic enhancement. Planning and coordination with the District Health Office, Puskesmas teams, village leaders, and schools took place from August 22 to 27, 2025.

Reinforcements for the IRS team occurred on 9 September. Field activities then commenced: indoor residual spraying on 10 to 11 September in Laitipi Hamlet, followed by education sessions and bed net distribution from 23 to 26 September across four hamlets.

Community education engaged 302 participants. Sessions focused on recognising early symptoms, when to test, adhering to correct treatment, and reducing risks at home. Public messages remained visible through 20 large billboards and 270 posters displayed at markets, schools, and health posts with local permissions.

Vector control targeted houses with measured wall surfaces to ensure correct dosage. Seventeen houses in Laitipi were sprayed, covering an area of 1,943 m² of interior walls. Teams adhered to WHO-aligned procedures regarding surface preparation, PPE use, re-entry timing, and record keeping, briefing households before and after application.

Personal protection was enhanced through the distribution of 146 long-lasting insecticidal nets (previously 450 were distributed) to sleeping groups identified as unprotected. Distribution was accompanied by demonstrations on hanging, nightly use, and simple repairs, with follow-up checks to confirm proper installation.

Diagnostic capacity was improved through technical training for 28 laboratory analysts. The curriculum included microscope maintenance, optics alignment, slide preparation, parasite density counting, and a proficiency test using a malaria slide panel with feedback. This aimed to reduce false negatives and positives in primary care, thereby facilitating more accurate treatment decisions.

Operations were managed by mixed teams from Fair Future Foundation and Kawan Baik Indonesia, working in daily coordination with local authorities. As with all our programmes, the Foundation’s leadership was present on the ground throughout all stages—from design to final assessment—to ensure quality and the efficient use of funds.

We are grateful to Rotary International, Malaria Partners International, and our supporters in Switzerland for their financing and trusted partnership. Thanks are also due to Kawan Baik Indonesia, Kawan Sehat health agents, village leaders, Puskesmas staff, teachers, volunteers, and families whose efforts made this work possible.

All documents are publicly accessible, including the final report and comprehensive accounting annexes. For audit and traceability purposes, the online digital version remains the sole authoritative record.

Today, the 5th of November 2025 – Alex Wettstein

Download the project proposal (20 Aug 2025) to review objectives, methods, schedule and budget assumptions.
Download the final report (2025 v1.0) to see dated field results, indicators and lessons learned from East Sumba.
Download the accounting documents (ZIP) for itemised costs, receipts and annexes. The online digital version is authoritative.

In Short – Spraying Walls, Saving Families

In East Sumba, each wall sprayed with insecticide is more than a medical act—it is a shield against malaria. Fair Future’s IRS program transforms fragile bamboo houses into safer spaces, breaking the transmission of disease, protecting children, and giving families back the dignity of sleeping without fear. Click here for more information

Indoor Residual Spraying in East Sumba

List of Related Organisations with Hyperlinks

Malaria Partners International (MPI): Global network mobilising Rotary and partners to eliminate malaria through education, prevention, and community-based action.
World Health Organisation (WHO): Provides global standards, strategies, and resources for malaria prevention, treatment, and elimination.
Roll Back Malaria Partnership: Coordinates global action to end malaria through policy, research, and advocacy.
Malaria No More: International NGO working to end malaria with innovative programmes and public awareness campaigns.
Rotary International: Engages clubs worldwide in funding and implementing malaria prevention and health projects.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Authoritative source for malaria diagnosis, prevention guidelines, and surveillance data.

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Snapshots from the Field

Primary medical care donation for 2025/26 program

Fair Future Foundation and Kawan Baik Indonesia made a primary medical care donation of CHF 19,248.96 (around IDR 400 million) covering 32% of the program’s 2025–2026 budget. This funding sustains healthcare access for thousands of people in ultra-rural Indonesian regions lacking clinics, doctors, or medicines.

Rainwater tank connected in Laindatang East Sumba

The 114.7 m³ rainwater tank in Laindatang, named Matawai Urang, is now fully connected to gutters and filtration, ready to collect clean water for 300 residents. This rainwater tank Laindatang project also features an information panel, sharing the story of safe water access for the community.

Malaria mosquito nets distributed in East Sumba villages

We distributed 450 malaria mosquito nets across East Sumba villages. Each family received a net, printed guidance, and a sewing kit for repairs. By combining distribution with education, families learned why correct use matters for preventing deadly malaria infections.

Malaria education sessions in Umalulu East Sumba

In four villages of East Sumba, Fair Future led days of malaria education and screening. Communities learned, played, asked questions, and discovered how to protect their families. Hundreds were tested, treated, and equipped with mosquito nets. Together, knowledge saves lives.

Medical equipment donation to RSUD Waingapu hospital

Fair Future delivered CHF 12000 in essential medical equipment to RSUD Waingapu, Sumba’s sole public hospital serving nearly 1’000’000 people. This medical equipment donation was based on the real needs expressed by doctors and nurses, ensuring frontline teams receive the tools they truly require.

Malaria education billboards installed in East Sumba

As part of the East Sumba Malaria Prevention Project 2025, Fair Future and partners installed 20 large billboards across rural communities. These visuals teach families how to recognize malaria symptoms and protect themselves. A vital step to reduce infections in one of Indonesia’s hardest-hit regions.

Malaria rapid tests reveal cases in Umalulu

During our fieldwork in Umalulu for the East Sumba Malaria Prevention Project, rapid diagnostic tests confirmed new positive malaria cases—children, women, and adolescents—despite being outside peak season. Without testing, cases remain invisible. Testing saves lives.

Malaria prevention project East Sumba progresses in 2025

Three weeks into the malaria prevention project, East Sumba has seen real progress. The IRS campaign is complete, 20 prevention billboards are in place, and the education phase now begins. This malaria prevention project strengthens awareness, treatment, and long-term protection.

Malaria lab training strengthens diagnostics in East Sumba

Malaria lab training in East Sumba brought together 28 analysts from all health centres and the RSUD hospital. Under WHO-certified mentors, they refined slide reading and microscopy skills, strengthening diagnostic accuracy and treatment speed in rural Indonesia.

Indoor Residual Spraying malaria – Fair Future Foundation

The Kawan Against Malaria program delivers Indoor Residual Spraying malaria operations in East Sumba. Trained teams spray bamboo and wooden homes, surface by surface, to kill mosquitoes and reduce transmission. Each treated house becomes a safer place for children and families.

Our Pillars of Action

Primary Medical Care (PMC)

Life‑saving care where no doctors are available

In villages without clinics, our Kawan Sehat health agents—mostly women—provide first aid, wound treatment, antimalarials, antibiotics, fever management, and referrals. They see 700–1,000 patients each month across East Sumba. Ongoing training and resupply—guided by a 150‑page manual and regular intensive sessions—ensure care remains safe and consistent. Your support funds medicines, diagnostics, and supervision that save lives.

Clean Water Connections

Every drop collected is a life protected.

Since 2019, we have constructed dozens of ferro-cement tanks ranging from 5,000 to 5,350 litres, working alongside families, and a 115 m³ reservoir in Laindatang to ensure access to clean water. New projects in Lapinu add more tanks and sanitation blocks. Access to water reduces diarrheal diseases, improves nutrition, and enables girls to remain in school. Simple tools, local labour, and durable designs enable communities to maintain these systems independently.

Kawan Against Malaria

Prevention, diagnosis, treatment—village by village

Malaria remains endemic in East Sumba. We deploy long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs), rapid blood tests, treatment, and IRS planning where needed. Our Umalulu baseline study maps hotspots and practices to guide action. Health agents educate families on night protection, early testing, and correct dosing. With consistent nets, diagnostics, and training, we reduce cases—and save lives.

Light for Education – SolarBuddy

When night falls, learning continues.

In 2025, we gained tax-free approval to distribute 2,224 SolarBuddy lamps for children and schools without electricity. The lamps charge during the day and provide light for homework, safety, and community study at night. Larger units support classrooms; smaller units are given to students. A yearly pipeline now helps us reach more villages. Light improves attendance, reading time, and learning outcomes.

Women’s Empowerment & Training

From caregivers to certified community health leaders

Most Kawan Sehat are women. Through intensive training, field coaching, and a modular 15-chapter curriculum, they gain clinical skills, triage methods, prevention tools, and record-keeping. Certification boosts confidence, income opportunities, and community respect. When women lead care locally, families seek help earlier, and health indicators improve for everyone—especially children.

Prevention & Health Education

Posters, school sessions, community talks

We run an expanding range of prevention campaigns: tobacco harms, waste & water safety, alcohol risks, and sexual health/STIs. Materials are designed for all literacy levels, printed on fabric for durability, and delivered by health agents in homes and schools. Clear visuals plus simple steps = real behaviour change that prevents illness before it begins.

Support Logistics – The Trucks of Life

If supplies don’t move, care doesn’t happen

Our medical truck and the Truck n’ Load carry up to four tonnes of medicines, solar gear, and water-system materials across ferries and off-road tracks. Logistics also enables emergency runs, resupply for agents, and equipment installations. This backbone turns donations into delivered care—on time, in the hardest places. Fuel, tyres, maintenance: all mission-critical.

Volunteer With Us

Field, workshop, or remote—there’s a role for you

Join on the ground in Sumba, lend skills in Bali or Switzerland, or help remotely with medical logistics, translation, mapping, media, grants or education content. We prioritise practical impact, safety, and clear tasks. Short missions and long commitments are both welcome. Your time can build a reservoir, train a health agent—or light a classroom.

Transparency & Swiss Expertise

Trust earned through experience and integrity

Since 2008, +/- 93% of every franc has directly funded fieldwork. Accounts are approved annually by the Foundation Board, certified auditors, and Swiss authorities. We operate with minimal overhead and only local salaries, depending on volunteer efforts and strict controls. Precision, accountability, Swiss Expertise and results drive every franc we allocate.

In‑Kind & Medical Donations

From a bandage to a solar panel—everything counts

We accept medical supplies (bandages, infusion sets, RDTs, malaria medication), water system materials, and educational and solar equipment. Thanks to our customs approvals, large humanitarian shipments can arrive tax‑free and be tracked to their destination. Donate items in Sumba, Denpasar, or Switzerland—our team ensures they reach those where they can save the most lives.

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