(Monrovia, Liberia, November 5, 2026) — The Ministry of Health, through the National Malaria Control Program (NMCP), in collaboration with Catholic Relief Services (CRS), has commenced a National Training of Trainers (ToT) to prepare stakeholders for the implementation of the 2026 Insecticide-Treated Net (ITN) Mass Campaign across Liberia.
The four-day training, which runs from November 5 to 8, brings together logistics officers, third-party logistics service providers, ICT4D administrators, and other campaign stakeholders. It aims to strengthen participants’ capacity to coordinate, implement, monitor, and ensure accountability in the nationwide distribution of ITNs.
The 2026 ITN Mass Campaign will run from November 1 to December 31, 2026, with over 3.4 million nets expected to be distributed nationwide.
The training covers key areas, including campaign strategy, technical monitoring and evaluation, Social and Behavior Change (SBC), digital household registration, ITN distribution, and logistics management. Participants are also receiving practical training in the Digital Household Registration and Campaign Management (DIGIT HCM) application, which facilitates household registration, data management, monitoring, and reporting.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, NMCP Program Manager Dr. Trokon T. Washington emphasized the importance of accountability, integrity, and effective coordination in ensuring the success of the campaign.
He described the campaign as a major national investment, noting that approximately one-third of the malaria program’s budget is allocated to its implementation.
“ITNs are a critical malaria prevention intervention, particularly for pregnant women and children under five years of age. This campaign represents a significant investment, and we must ensure that every resource is properly managed and accounted for,” Dr. Washington said.
He urged Service Providers (SPs) and Service Provider Logistics (SPLs) to demonstrate honesty, professionalism, and commitment throughout the campaign.
Dr. Washington cautioned that the exercise would present operational challenges requiring sound judgment, effective problem-solving, and close collaboration with County Health Teams (CHTs).
He further stressed that participants have a responsibility to transfer the knowledge and skills acquired during the training to county-level teams to ensure the effective and coordinated implementation of campaign activities nationwide.
The training is expected to strengthen coordination between national and county-level stakeholders, improve supply chain management, enhance digital reporting and accountability, and ensure that campaign personnel are adequately prepared to oversee the distribution of ITNs.
The collaboration between the Ministry of Health and CRS underscores their continued commitment to malaria prevention and control through strategic planning, strengthened logistics systems, digital innovation, and coordinated public health interventions.
The Ministry of Health extends sincere thanks to CRS and the Global Fund for their commitment to moving Liberia from the control stage to pre-elimination of malaria.
The program also extends gratitude to the Minister of Health Dr. Kpoto and members of the Senior Management Team for their continued support and passion to have a malaria-free Liberia.