22 USC 7633 - Assistance to combat malaria

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 7633.

Assistance to combat malaria

(a)

Omitted

(b)

Authorization of appropriations

(1)

In general

(2)

Availability of funds

(3)

Transfer of prior year funds

(c)

Statement of policy

Providing assistance for the prevention, control, treatment, and the ultimate eradication of malaria is—

(1)

a major objective of the foreign assistance program of the United States; and

(2)

1 component of a comprehensive United States global health strategy to reduce disease burdens and strengthen communities around the world.

(d)

Development of a comprehensive 5-Year strategy

The President shall establish a comprehensive, 5-year strategy to combat global malaria that—

(1)

strengthens the capacity of the United States to be an effective leader of international efforts to reduce 2

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malaria burden;

(2)

maintains sufficient flexibility and remains responsive to the ever-changing nature of the global malaria challenge;

(3)

includes specific objectives and multisectoral approaches and strategies to reduce the prevalence, mortality, incidence, and spread of malaria;

(4)

describes how this strategy would contribute to the United States’ overall global health and development goals;

(5)

clearly explains how outlined activities will interact with other United States Government global health activities, including the 5-year global AIDS strategy required under this chapter;

(6)

expands public-private partnerships and leverage of resources;

(7)

coordinates among relevant Federal agencies to maximize human and financial resources and to reduce duplication among these agencies, foreign governments, and international organizations;

(8)

coordinates with other international entities, including the Global Fund;

(9)

maximizes United States capabilities in the areas of technical assistance and training and research, including vaccine research; and

(10)

establishes priorities and selection criteria for the distribution of resources based on factors such as—

(A)

the size and demographics of the population with malaria;

(B)

the needs of that population;

(C)

the country’s existing infrastructure; and

(D)

the ability to closely coordinate United States Government efforts with national malaria control plans of partner countries.

(Pub. L. 108–25, title III, § 303, May 27, 2003, 117 Stat. 736; Pub. L. 110–293, title III, § 303(b), July 30, 2008, 122 Stat. 2960.)

cite as: 22 USC 7633