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And the rally community at this difficult time. and thats all the sport for now. we move to ghana now, which is the first country to approve a new malaria vaccine that has been described as a "world—changer" by scientists. the vaccine is called r21, and appears to be hugely effective. for more on that, we are joined now by dr francis kasolo, the world health organization representative in ghana. thank you forjoining us. can you tell us why this vaccine is being described as revolutionary? than...

Of the more than 600,000 people killed annually by the mosquito-spread parasitic disease, the vast majority are children in sub-Saharan Africa

A malaria vaccine that is 77 per cent effective in clinical trials has been approved for use in children 3 to 5 years old, the group most vulnerable to dying from the disease

Preliminary test results suggest the new vaccine is far more effective than the only malaria shot the WHO authorized for use.

But the conflict is no doubt rewriting the rules of engagement online. joe tidy, bbc news in kyiv. fascinating report there. in other news for you today. in other news for you today. ghana has become the first country in the world to approve a new vaccine against malaria. its a step forward in fighting a disease that kills thousands of children every year. the drug is considered to be the most effective of its kind that has ever been produced. its seen as a vital step forward in the fight agains...

LABS has found its success in a sustainable healthcare model that pairs hyper-local services with cutting-edge technology — and that won’t change as it continues to grow.

Costa Rica, a popular Central American tourist draw, is fighting an outbreak of malaria on its east coast, authorities said.

SAN JOSÉ: Costa Rica, a popular Central American tourist draw, is fighting an outbreak of malaria on its east ...

Despite some great successes, the 75-year-old World Health Organization has received its fair share of criticism.