Senator Coons addressed a group of more than 50 at a briefing on Capitol Hill Tuesday to explore innovative techniques being used around the world to fight malaria, an infectious blood disease spread by mosquitoes and found most prevalently in the developing world.
In his remarks, Chris discussed America’s unwavering dedication to look out for the interests of developing nations, with particular attention on Africa, where 90 percent of malaria deaths occur.
“At a time when we have so many in this country focused inward on the challenges that face us, I think this conversation and this working group are a great opportunity for us to be reminded of the breath that our engagement and our service has provided in tackling malaria,” Chris said during the briefing. “We must continue the vision that we are a nation that is great because of what it gives, not because of what it takes.”
Chris is the chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on African Affairs and co-chair of the Senate Working Group on Malaria.
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