Tracking Progress: The U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative and Global Targets
The U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) is a critical force in the global fight against malaria, currently focusing its efforts on 30 partner countries. A new dashboard, powered by data from the World Health Organization’s (WHO) World Malaria Report 2025, provides a comprehensive overview of progress towards global malaria targets within these nations.
Expanding the Reach: New Partnerships and the 90% Burden
In 2023, PMI strategically expanded its reach by adding three new partner countries: Burundi, The Gambia and Togo. This expansion is significant because these 30 PMI partner countries collectively account for nearly 90% of the global malaria burden. This concentrated approach allows for focused resource allocation and maximized impact.
The initiative’s approach in Burundi, for example, is aligned with the country’s National Malaria Strategic Plan (2021-2027), aiming to reduce the disease’s impact on communities. The United States has been supporting Burundi’s fight against malaria since 2010, contributing $112 million to date.
Data-Driven Insights: A New Dashboard for Monitoring Progress
The newly launched dashboard offers downloadable data, allowing researchers, policymakers, and public health professionals to analyze trends and assess the effectiveness of interventions. The data is available for download here. KFF will continue to update the dashboard with new data as it becomes available, ensuring ongoing monitoring of PMI country progress.
The Role of Vaccination in Malaria Control
Recent advancements in malaria vaccination offer a promising new tool in the fight against the disease. The WHO recommended the first malaria vaccine for widespread utilize in children in 2021, with broader rollout beginning in 2023. A second malaria vaccine received WHO recommendation in late 2023, and both are now being integrated into routine childhood immunization programs across Africa.
Funding and Future Outlook
The U.S. Government is the largest donor to global malaria efforts. In Fiscal Year 2023, PMI secured $795 million in funding – a $20 million increase – which facilitated the program expansion to include Burundi, The Gambia, and Togo. Sustained or increased funding will be crucial for continued progress.
FAQ
What is the President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI)?
PMI is a U.S. Government initiative focused on reducing the global burden of malaria through prevention and control programs.
How many countries does PMI currently support?
PMI supports 30 partner countries, including 27 in sub-Saharan Africa and three in Southeast Asia’s Greater Mekong subregion.
Where can I find data on PMI’s progress?
Data is available through a new dashboard powered by the WHO’s World Malaria Report 2025 and can be downloaded here.
Learn more about the fight against malaria and how you can contribute by visiting United to Beat Malaria.
