New evidence confirms malaria vaccine saves child lives and will have high impact in wider rollout

Summary: A new study proves that the malaria vaccine is a massive lifesaver for children. In Ghana, Kenya, and Malawi, the vaccine prevented 1 in 8 child deaths over four years. Because of this huge success, 25 African countries are now giving the vaccine to kids. The clinic visits for the shots also give doctors a chance to provide other important care, like vitamin A and mosquito nets. The biggest problem right now isn't the vaccine itself—it's paying for it. Experts say we urgently need more funding to get these life-saving shots to every child at risk.

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