The world gets first Malaria vaccine after over 30 years of wait

After more than three decades, the world now has its first Malaria vaccine approved by the World Health Organization. The data shows that more than 400,000 people worldwide die every year from Malaria- a mosquito-borne disease. WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stated on Wednesday, "The World Health Organization is recommending the first malaria vaccine for children." He stated the World Health Organization is currently working on the goal of eliminating Malaria from the world by 2025. WHO CHief said a large eradication program had been run in 25 countries. Tedros said - this is a historic moment. The malaria vaccine for children was being awaited for a long time, and this is also a great achievement for science. This vaccine is the most useful in preventing Malaria. Through this, the lives of thousands of children can be saved every year. Malaria affects children all over the world, but its outbreak is more in African countries. About 260,000 African children die every year due to Malaria. What did the regional WHO director of Africa say? Dr Matshidiso Moeti, Regional Director of Africa of the World Health Organization, said – Malaria has persisted in Africa for many centuries. Due to this, a large number of people have to suffer personal loss. RTS, S/AS01 Malaria Vaccine The scientific name of the vaccine that WHO has approved for use is RTS, S/AS01. WHO has given this recommendation on the basis of two big advisory bodies of the organization. This vaccine will be given to children above five months. A total of four doses will be given to the children. So far, 23 lakh doses of this vaccine have been applied in three countries of Africa. The vaccine has proven to be absolutely safe.

The world gets first Malaria vaccine after over 30 years of wait

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