World Malaria Day: President's Malaria Initiative Helping Save Lives, Treat Disease

Efforts to reduce deaths caused by malaria in 15 African countries are succeeding because of a cooperative strategy based on partnerships between the United States and each African nation, says first lady Laura Bush.

"In 2005, President Bush took action to respond to this crisis by launching the President's Malaria Initiative (PMI).  PMI is a five-year, $1.2 billion program that's combating malaria in 15 African focus countries," says Mrs. Bush.  "Partnerships are at the heart of PMI's strategy."  more

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