Zambian President Edgar Lungu Highlights Return on Investment for Malaria Spending during United Nations General Assembly

Heads of State pledged new political and financial support for malaria elimination during last month's United Nations General Assembly in New York, as reported by the Roll Back Malaria Partnership. 

Investing in malaria elimination saves lives and strengthens economies. In his remarks, Zambian President Edgar Lungu stated, "Every US$ 1 invested in malaria control in Africa, on average, returns US$ 40 in economic growth, contributing to the continent’s prosperity."

Read more about the recent commitments here.