October 16, 2008
Organizations Pledge $3-Billion to Malaria-Prevention Effort
Foundations, companies, and international aid organizations recently pledged $3-billion to help stop the spread of malaria, with a goal of preventing 4.2 million people from succumbing to the disease during the next six years.
The ambitious effort, which is part of the new Global Malaria Action Plan, was announced during a meeting of world leaders to discuss world poverty and development efforts at the United Nations.
The pledges include $168.7-million from the Bill &
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