Global Health Policy in the Second Obama Term: Chapter 3: Malaria

Increased funding and political support for efforts to control malaria have resulted in dramatic declines in related morbidity and mortality. These gains are fragile, however, and could be re-versed if success slows momentum.The U.S. government has played an enhanced leadership role in this effort since 2005, when President George W. Bush created the President’s Malaria Initiative and enhanced contributions to the Global Fund. The Obama administration has increased support for both of these programs. Alongside the government, U.S.-based entities, including private companies, nonprofit organiza-tions, and philanthropic institutions, have provided critical funding, innovation, and expertise.