The White House released the text August 27 during President Clinton's visit to the Nigerian capital of Abuja. Funds will be targeted to the countries where the disease is most widespread, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. Last month, the pharmaceutical industry announced an initiative to reduce prices for anti-retroviral drugs for developing countries. Malaria is the leading killer of children in Africa, taking more than 1 million lives each year. Last year there were 6000 new cases, nearly 1000 in Nigeria alone.
Immunization is one of the most cost effective health interventions.
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