Investment in Malaria Control and Child Mortality
Author Information
Author(s): Akachi Yoko, Atun Rifat
Primary Institution: The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria
Hypothesis
What is the impact of international financing of malaria control on under-five mortality in sub-Saharan Africa?
Conclusion
Increased ITNs/IRS coverage has significantly contributed to child mortality reduction since 2002.
Supporting Evidence
- Global Fund investments comprised more than 70% of the Official Development Assistance for malaria control in 34 countries.
- Each $1 million ODA for malaria enabled distribution of 50,478 ITNs in the disbursement year.
- Cumulatively Global Fund investments that increased ITN/IRS coverage in 2002–2008 prevented an estimated 240,000 deaths.
- Increased ITN/IRS coverage in high-burden countries led to 3,575 lives saved per 1 million children.
Takeaway
Investing money in malaria control helps save children's lives by providing more mosquito nets and spraying homes.
Methodology
Panel data regression analysis was used to study the relationship among investment, service delivery, and impact on child health.
Potential Biases
Potential biases in data collection and reporting from various sources.
Limitations
The study relied on interpolated data for child mortality, which may affect reliability.
Participant Demographics
Children under five in 34 sub-Saharan African countries.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.0001
Confidence Interval
[95%CI: 37,774–63,182]
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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