The Guardian view on malaria vaccines: life-saving tools that are sorely needed | Editorial
GuardianNOV 2023
WHO Declares Egypt 'Malaria-Free'
WHO Declares Egypt 'Malaria-Free'
Above: Mosquito larvae, commonly known as ''wrigglers,'' are aquatic and characterized by a large head, a broad thorax, and a narrow, wormlike abdomen. Image credit: Soumyabrata Roy/Contributor/NurPhoto via Getty Images
The Spin
The world is on a positive path toward eradicating malaria — from billions of cases prevented to millions of lives saved. ButWhile there's still more work for governments to accomplish, including preventive strategies like vaccines, mosquito sprays, and bed nets, as well as other treatments, we are for the first time in a strong position to end rather than merely control this disease.
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Metaculus Prediction
There's a 35% chance that by Jan. 1, 2030, global malaria mortality rates will be reduced by 90% when compared with 2015 rates, according to the Metaculus prediction community.
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