Cheaper malaria vaccine recommended by the WHO
New ScientistJUL 2023
The world is on a positive path toward eradicating malaria — from billions of cases prevented to millions of lives saved. While 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.
The fight against malaria is far from over. Cases have stagnated since 2015 and are rising in parts of Africa as mosquitoes develop resistance to nets and sprays. Low-income countries lack resources for prevention, while vaccines face distribution challenges. Without sustained global commitment and ever-evolving tools, even our modest gains could be lost.
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.