WHO moves to roll out 1st malaria vaccine in three African countries
- World Health Organization (WHO) announced next step in its rollout of world's first authorized malaria vaccine in three African countries.
Concerns
- There are some concerns about its value as Bill and Melinda Gates foundation is no longer backing it.
- Some scientists warned it could leave millions of African children at the risk of dying from malaria and undermine future efforts to solve problems in public health.
- WHO endorsed the vaccine last year as historic breakthrough in the fight against malaria
Prelims Take Away
- WHO
- Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
- Malaria