The U.S. Government recently announced over $10.5 million in grants through the President’s Malaria Initiative and its parent department, The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The grants would go to seven organizations working in six separate countries in Africa to extend malaria prevention and control.

The grants were provided through the President’s Malaria Initiative and are going to target communities most affected by the disease, with a particular focus on children under 5 and pregnant women.

“I am committed to expanding the work of nongovernmental and faith-based organizations, and other community-based entities to reach people with the tools and knowledge to control malaria,” said Admiral (Retired) Tim Ziemer, U.S. Malaria Coordinator. “The key to saving lives, especially children, is to expand proven approaches and interventions until they reach each and every child who needs them.”

The Grantees include: HealthRight International in Kenya, Merlin in Kenya, Episcopal Relief and Development/Nets for Life in Ghana, The Aga Khan  Foundation in Mozambique, Lutheran World Relief in Mali, Catholic Medical Mission Board in Zambia and Medical Teams International in Uganda.

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Tags: Admiral Ziemer, pmi, USAID
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