By Dew Wilson
TheLEGENDThe World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended the widespread use of a new malaria vaccine across Africa, marking a major milestone in the fight against one of the continent’s deadliest diseases.
The recommendation follows positive clinical trial results demonstrating that the vaccine offers improved protection against malaria when used alongside existing prevention measures such as insecticide-treated mosquito nets, indoor residual spraying and prompt treatment.
According to WHO, malaria remains a leading cause of illness and death in Africa, with children under five accounting for the majority of fatalities. Health experts believe the introduction of the vaccine will significantly reduce severe malaria cases, hospital admissions and child deaths across countries with high transmission rates.
WHO urged governments, donor agencies and healthcare partners to accelerate vaccine rollout, strengthen routine immunisation programmes and ensure equitable access for vulnerable communities, particularly those in rural areas.
Public health specialists have described the recommendation as a major breakthrough in global malaria control, noting that although the vaccine is not a standalone solution, it will become an important addition to existing malaria prevention strategies.
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