Bush malaria program

This year, 30 million more will receive lifesaving medicines, sprays and nets as the program expands. The Malaria Initiative also calls on developed countries, private foundations and volunteer groups to help reduce suffering and death caused by this disease.

On April 25, , President and Mrs. Bush commemorated the second annual Malaria Awareness Day and renewed America's commitment to lead the world in turning the tide against malaria in Africa and around the world.

Yesterday, Mrs. Bush joined Members of Congress to announce the formation of the Congressional Malaria Caucus to combat this preventable disease.

First presented by Mrs. Bush during the White House Summit on Malaria, the Dragonfly Awards promote awareness of malaria by recognizing the efforts of young people who have completed substantial projects focused on the prevention or treatment of malaria.

President Bush presented this award to three leaders in the fight against malaria:. This February, President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Africa to see firsthand the incredible progress against malaria as a result of PMI. In , Mrs. Bush announced the launch of the Malaria Communities Program to support small non-governmental and faith-based organizations that are partnering with the U.

Government in their efforts to combat malaria in Africa. In October , the first round of grants was awarded to help support locally sustainable malaria control work. The President's Malaria Initiative continues to leverage private sector support, and more than six million long-lasting insecticide-treated mosquito nets are being distributed through PMI public-private partnerships.

The president, together with first lady Laura Bush, visited a hospital and mosquito net factory, handed out insecticide-treated bed nets, and gave out hugs to grateful Tanzanians on the mission visit meant not only to improve the health of the impoverished continent, but also to preserve Bush's African health initiatives beyond his tenure as president.

It is unacceptable to people in the United States, who believe every human life has value. Bush announced Monday that the United States is part of a new international effort to provide a mosquito net to protect every child between one and five from being infected with malaria. More than 80 percent of malaria cases occur in this region, killing at least 1 million infants and children under five each year.

Bush's malaria program provides insecticide-treated bed nets, treatment, and social programs to these African nations to fight malaria. The program has thus helped more than 25 million people. In addition to the U. The United Methodist Church, which President Bush and his wife are members of, is one of the founding members of a popular grassroots campaign against malaria called "Nothing But Nets.

Democrats have complained the amount is too little and there is debate on the program's emphasis on abstinence and requirement of anti-prostitution pledges, according to AP. A largely preventable disease, in Africa, malaria kills 3, children every day and claims 1.

On the evening of October 7, , Mrs. The event recognized the courage of breast cancer survivors, the struggle of those with the disease, and the support of family members and friends.

Embassies around the world were invited to join with the White House to reaffirm their commitment to the global fight against breast cancer. Many countries joined the United States and responded by hosting events, displaying pink ribbons, or illuminating famous landmarks pink in support of the cause.

Bush has encouraged women to take charge of their health and has emphasized the importance of breast cancer screenings and early detection. The United States launched partnerships with countries in the Middle East and the Americas to raise breast cancer awareness and to support research for a cure.

International partnerships between the U. Department of State, Susan G. Anderson Cancer Center, and partnering countries are working to increase early detection and reduce mortality through improved awareness, increased clinical resources, and world-class research.

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