Natalie Crispin

In this conversation, Natalie Crispin, a global health expert and Program Officer at GiveWell, joins Elie Hassenfeld to discuss the urgent challenges facing seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) in light of U.S. aid cuts. They delve into how SMC campaigns work, ensuring children under five receive preventive medicines, and how paused USAID funding has disrupted critical preparations for upcoming campaigns. Natalie and Elie highlight funding gaps and the logistical hurdles organizations face, underscoring the vital need for timely resources to combat malaria effectively.