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Universal coverage and utilization of free long-lasting insecticidal nets for malaria prevention in Ghana: a cross-sectional study

BackgroundMalaria continues to be one of the leading causes of mortality and morbidity, especially among children and pregnant women. The use of Long-Lasting Insecticide Nets (LLINs) has been recognized and prioritized as a major intervention for malaria prevention in Ghana. This study aims to estab...

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Main Authors:	Seth Kwaku Afagbedzi (Author), Yakubu Alhassan (Author), Ernest Kenu (Author), Keziah Malm (Author), Delia Akosua Benewaah Bandoh (Author), Nana Yaw Peprah (Author), Otubea Owusu Ansah (Author), Chris Guure (Author)
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Published:	Frontiers Media S.A., 2023-05-01T00:00:00Z.
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