In a nutshell Vitamin A supplementation (VAS) is the mass distribution of vitamin A capsules to preschool-age children to reduce child mortality. GiveWell believes VAS is one of the most cost-effective programs donors can support. We estimate that it costs ~$1,000 to $8,500 to avert a death in locations where GiveWell supports campaigns. We think VAS is cost-effective because:| GiveWell
In a nutshell Oral rehydration solution (ORS) is a type of fluid replacement, often administered alongside short-term zinc supplementation, to treat dehydration due to diarrhea. This report focuses on free provision of ORS and zinc to caregivers of children aged under five.| GiveWell
In a nutshell Seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) involves giving children monthly courses of antimalarial medicines during the high malaria season (in places where malaria is seasonal). We estimate that it costs approximately $2,000 to $7,000 (depending on the location) to avert a death in areas where GiveWell supports SMC. We think SMC is cost-effective because we think:| GiveWell
In my cost-effectiveness estimate of corporate campaigns, I wrote a list of all the ways in which my estimate could be misleading. I thought it could…| forum.effectivealtruism.org
Published: April 2024 (February 2024 version) GiveWell makes grants to fund some of the most cost-effective programs we’ve found at saving lives.| GiveWell
In a nutshell GiveWell believes that distributing insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) is one of the most cost-effective programs that donors can support. We estimate that it costs approximately $3,000 to $8,000 to avert a death in locations where GiveWell supports campaigns. We think mass distribution of ITNs is cost-effective because:| GiveWell