May 27, 2010
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The Question
What is the history of the Affordable Medicines Facility-malaria (AMFm), and how will it affect access to artemisinin-combination therapies (ACTs)?
What we found
AMFm is a platform that will efficiently supply ACTs at low prices, reducing the use of monotherapies and other less-effective antimalarials.
Why it matters
Without a subsidy, ACTs cost substantially more than other malaria treatments. AMFm will increase access to ACTs, which will in turn delay the development of artemisinin resistance.