The World Health Organization has endorsed the world’s first malaria vaccine. Scientists hope the vaccine will spur stalled efforts to curb the spread of the parasitic disease in Africa — where the majority of the world’s cases occur.
Dr. Alejandro Cravioto, head of the WHO vaccine group that made the recommendation, said designing a shot against malaria was particularly difficult because it is a parasitic disease spread by mosquitoes.
WHO said side effects were rare, but sometimes included a fever that could result in temporary convulsions. “In some countries where it gets really hot, children just sleep outside, so they can’t be protected by a bed net,” Clarke said. “So obviously if they’ve been vaccinated, they will still be protected.”“If we’re going to decrease the disease burden now, we need something else,” she explained.
“For people not living in malaria countries, a 30% reduction might not sound like much. But for the people living in those areas, malaria is one of their top concerns,” Ghani said. “A 30% reduction will save a lot of lives and will save mothers bringing in their children to health centers and swamping the health system.”
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
World Health Organization experts recommend malaria vaccine for children in Africa'Today's recommendation offers a glimmer of hope for the continent which shoulders the heaviest burden of the disease,' said the WHO's Africa director.
Read more »
The World Health Organization Just Endorsed the Malaria Vaccine — the First For a Parasitic DiseaseOn Wednesday Oct. 6 the World Health Organization endorsed GlaxoSmithKline's RTS,S malaria vaccine which battles the deadliest strain of Malaria in Africa.
Read more »
Steve Jobs Dead at 56: Apple Founder Resigns for Health Reasons, Fans Mourn Around WorldON THIS DAY: Ten years ago, Steve Jobs, 56, the Apple founder and former chief executive who’d invented and master-marketed ever sleeker gadgets that transformed everyday technology from the personal computer to the iPod and iPhone, died in California.
Read more »
Salah focuses to World Cup as Egypt aim for topThe record seven-time African champions face surprise Group F leaders Libya at home and away and need at least four points to take over first place ahead of the final two 2022 World Cup qualifying rounds during November.
Read more »
Why Congresswoman Sara Jacobs Is Sharing Her Egg Freezing Journey With the World“There’s this idea that it’s a sad choice to make, whereas I think it’s incredibly empowering.”
Read more »