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Malaria Fight Saving Millions

Every 30 seconds, an African child dies of malaria. Sleeping under bed nets greatly reduces that toll, especially in children under two years old. Malaria experts say current progress can lead towards elimination of the deadly scourge - but only with sustained funding for vaccines, rapid diagnostic tests and new treatments.  

Olivier Asselin/Unicef

Vaccines, plus new tests and treatments, are needed to eliminate the scourge of malaria.

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