Last Mile Health’s Post

🎉 Good news alert! 🎉 “We have seen a reduction in under-five in-patient admissions […]. We are aware that we also have other malaria prevention interventions, and that they complement each other, but I believe the vaccine has contributed significantly to this reduction.” – @Dr Lumbani Munthali, National Malaria Control Manager, Ministry of Health Read the full story (link below)

# EndMalaria "In 2022, the African Region accounted for 94% of global malaria cases and 95% of global malaria deaths, with children under five bearing the brunt of this burden. The implementation of new malaria vaccines, however, holds the promise of saving tens of thousands of lives each year, marking a significant step towards health equity and resilience in the region." This holds true that, "the introduction of malaria vaccines in 2024 has the potential to reduce all-cause mortality among children by 13%, alongside significant reductions in severe malaria and hospitalizations. This underscores the critical need for continued investment in health interventions that not only target diseases but also strengthen overall health resilience in the African region". I having had malaria one too many times look forward to its implementation. #endmalaria #vaccinesrollout

Why was the COVID-19 vaccine developed so quickly, but not the malaria vaccine? In 2020, we got daily updates on COVID-19 deaths, but where were the updates for the 600,000+ who die from malaria each year? It raises a tough question: do young African lives matter less than older Europeans or Americans? Dr. Adrian pointed out that more money was spent on COVID vaccines in a single day in 2020 than on malaria vaccines in an entire year. For decades, malaria research has only received around $70 million, while billions went into COVID-19. Only 30% of malaria research funding comes from Africa. Instead of just pointing fingers, maybe it is time we push our leaders and ourselves to prioritise solving problems that directly affect us.  It was refreshing to hear experts like Dr. Ally Olotu from Ifakara Health Institute and Dr. Adrian Hill from University of Oxford, who are working on “Cracking the Malaria Code.” Their enthusiasm gave me hope Check the entire video: https://lnkd.in/e9ApJvPf #FightMalariaNow #EqualHealthForAll #FundMalariaResearch #PrioritizeMalaria #MalariaMatters #AfricanLivesMatter #HealthEquity #CrackingTheMalariaCode #SupportMalariaVaccine #EndMalariaDeaths

I am delighted to see Channel 4 News shine a light on malaria vaccine roll-out in Malawi. I first visited Malawi in 2014 as we would go on to feature UNICEF work in the country in the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow as part of our partnership with the Games, so have some personal insight into the importance of this. The delivery of WHO-recommended malaria vaccines is a milestone moment in global public health. It is the beginning of an expansion in access to vaccines against a disease that claims the life of one child under five every minute. UNICEF is the largest single vaccine buyer in the world, procuring more than 2 billion doses of vaccines annually for routine immunization and outbreak response on behalf of nearly 100 countries. This expertise will be invaluable for the expanded rollout of malaria vaccines. We couldn’t do this without the support of partners such as GAVI and WHO While the expansion in access to malaria vaccines is a major public health achievement and can potentially save tens of thousands of lives each year, it is not a silver bullet. We still need to support countries to strengthen their malaria control programmes, and to roll out other malaria prevention tools, such as long-lasting insecticidal bed nets, to reduce the incidence and mortality rates due to malaria. #foreverychild https://lnkd.in/e-FWJNvX

With 90% of #malaria cases and deaths occurring in #Africa, funding the development of new health interventions is crucial to prevent and treat the most vulnerable populations 💉 💊 On #WorldMalariaDay find out more about our investments in malaria #research: 🔹 New treatments for babies and #children 🔹 Malaria prevention in pregnant #women 🔹 A second malaria #vaccine 🔹 Fighting antimalarial resistance #AMR Since its start in 2021 Global Health EDCTP3 has invested €25 million to support malaria-related collaborative research, building on the work started by the European & Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership 🤝 ➡ Read more: https://lnkd.in/e9Zvjurx #EndMalaria #GlobalHealth Medicines for Malaria Venture Iliana Ivanova Irene Norstedt Maria Cristina Russo

Malaria continues to be the largest focus of healthcare efforts across Africa accounting for virtually all cases and deaths worldwide – 230 million of the former and close to 600 000 of the latter – with children being most affected, accounting for 80% of deaths as of 2022. Africa’s first malaria vaccine, RTS,S/AS01 is set to change this however following successful pilots in Ghana, Kenya and Malawi, with a total of 12 countries now beginning to receive supplies. Our latest position paper delves in the rollout and impact of the groundbreaking vaccine: https://lnkd.in/dMg8Bfhg #Africa #MalariaVaccine #EndMalaria #ConnectingAfricasPotential

#25 April is World Malaria Day. In #Liberia, it coincides with the introduction of the new #malariavaccine, RTS,S. What a great achievement! Malaria, though preventable and treatable, still affects many, especially among the vulnerable groups: 👶🏾 Young children 👨🏿🌾 Migrant workers 🤰🏽 Pregnant people Together, we can end malaria across the globe. #WHO #UNICEF #TGF #GAVI #vaccines #publichealthintervention Learn more here 👉🏼 https://lnkd.in/eeBiNfr5

Today is World Malaria Day, and the theme for this year is "Accelerating the fight against malaria for a more equitable world." This theme serves as a call to action for all of us to work together and put an end to this global issue in every affected region. In addition, this week is World Immunization Week, which is an opportune time to highlight the importance of the malaria vaccine in the fight against this disease. By ensuring that the malaria vaccine is distributed equitably to the areas that need it the most, we can take a significant step forward in the battle against malaria. Here is our contribution to this fight. Devex 1Day Sooner Clinical Research Unit of Nanoro (CRUN / URCN) University of Oxford Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance Serum Institute of India Pvt. Ltd. UNICEF World Health Organization

#WorldMalariaDay is a significant reminder of the global effort to combat and eradicate malaria, a disease that continues to impact millions of people worldwide. In light of recent advancements in malaria vaccine development, it is important to highlight how vaccines play a crucial role in the fight against malaria and the potential to eliminate this deadly disease. Let's come together to raise awareness and support for World Malaria Day 2024 and the importance of vaccines in ending malaria. #Vaccines https://lnkd.in/eykTxmDm

An important topic that will be covered at #WVCEU is malaria! Join us and the World Health Organization (WHO) in the continued commitment for malaria prevention and control. 🦟🚫 In recent years, global efforts to reduce malaria have stagnated, posing a significant threat to public health and exacerbating inequalities within communities. We unite under the theme "Accelerating the fight against malaria for a more equitable world." This theme underscores the urgent need to address the stark inequities that persist in access to malaria prevention, detection, and treatment services. 🎟️ Register here: https://buff.ly/3PZ66Aw 📆Pre-Congress Workshops | 28 October 2024 📍Catalonia Barcelona Plaza 📆Main Congress | 29 – 31 October 2024 📍Fira de Barcelona Montjuic #WVCEU #VaccineDevelopment #VaccineInnovation #HealthcareInnovation #Vaccines