A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of World Malaria Day, and reaffirming United States leadership and support for efforts to combat malaria as a critical component of the President's Global Health Initiative.
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Supports the goals of World Malaria Day, including the achievable target of ending malaria deaths by 2015.
Recognizes the importance of reducing malaria to improve child and maternal health, especially in sub-Saharan Africa.
Commends the progress made toward reducing global malaria, particularly through the efforts of the President's Malaria Initiative and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria.
Welcomes ongoing public-private partnerships to develop more effective and affordable tools to combat malaria.
Reaffirms the goals to combat malaria in the Tom Lantos and Henry J. Hyde United States Global Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Reauthorization Act of 2008.
Supports continued U.S. leadership and investment in bilateral and multilateral efforts to combat malaria as a critical part of the President's Global Health Initiative.
Encourages the international community to sustain and increase support for worldwide efforts to combat malaria.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2600-2601; text as passed Senate: CR S2600-2601; text of measure as introduced: CR S2595)