A bill to provide assistance to improve the health of newborns, children, and mothers in developing countries, and for other purposes.
Child Health Investment for Long-term Development (CHILD and Newborn) Act of 2006 - Amends the the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the President to furnish assistance to improve the health of newborns, children, and mothers in developing countries, including activities relating to: (1) health systems and medical and health personnel training; (2) health access; (3) pharmaceutical supplies; (4) health education; (5) HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis counseling and treatment; and (6) safe water and sanitation access.
Directs the President to develop a comprehensive strategy to improve the health of newborns, children, and mothers, including reducing newborn, child, and maternal mortality, in developing countries.
Establishes the Interagency Task Force on Child Survival and Maternal Health in Developing Countries.
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Introduced in Senate
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4213)
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4213-4215)
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