Technical Areas

A Zanzibari mother sits under her newly acquired mosquito net which she shares with her newborn baby. Source: USAID/Tanzania

The President's Malaria Initiative (PMI) uses a comprehensive approach to prevent and treat malaria by supporting four lifesaving interventions:

• Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS) of Homes with Insecticides
  
  
• Insecticide-treated Mosquito Nets (ITNs)
  
  
• Lifesaving Anti-malarial Drugs
  
  
• Prevention of Malaria in Pregnant Women

Additional Information

• Technical Guidance on the Prevention and Control of Malaria in Africa [PDF, 195KB]
  In this document answers are given to frequently asked technical questions about how best to prevent malaria infection, to treat malarial illness, and to protect women during pregnancy.
  
  
• Fighting Malaria, Saving Lives: The White House Summit on Malaria [PDF, 1.8MB]
  Download the Summit brochure to learn about the PMI's four ways to save lives. Attended by the President and Mrs. Laura Bush on December 14, 2006, The White House Summit on Malaria was held to engage worldwide support for the fight against the disease.