Our
activities support treatment for people living with HIV/AIDS
and the development of prevention programs to reduce new infections
through participation in the President’s Emergency Plan
for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). We also address malaria through
the U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI), combat
maternal and child mortality, improve reproductive health,
fight tuberculosis and strengthen the overall national health
care system. These efforts improve family health and are essential
to family income and economic growth in Malawi.
HIV/AIDS: The PEPFAR program
in Malawi provides logistical and advisory support to the
Global Fund, which is currently providing over 120,000 Malawians
with Anti-Retro Viral treatment (of which more than 9,000
are children). USAID builds capacity and supports policies
and services for prevention, care and treatment of HIV and
AIDS. These activities are integrated with awareness raising
to change community behavior to curb the impact of the HIV/AIDS
pandemic.
Malaria: As part of the
PMI, USAID has purchased and distributed millions of long-lasting
insecticide-treated bed nets, piloted indoor residual spraying,
and provided the entire national supply for 18 months of the
new life-saving malaria drugs (artemisinin based combination
therapies). We also support the treatment of malaria during
pregnancy.
Maternal & Child Health:
This program incorporates the integrated management of maternal
services and childhood diseases, including malaria, diarrhea,
pneumonia and malnutrition. Activities also include household
water sanitation and hygiene to combat malnutrition and reduce
diarrhea diseases among children. |
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