By Jane Kaye-Bailey | Founder
Today’s breaking news gives hope to the millions of people at risk of contracting malaria.
‘A malaria vaccine with "world-changing" potential has been developed by scientists at the University of Oxford.’ The team expect it to be rolled out next year after trials showed up to 80% protection against the deadly disease.’
According to the World Health Organisation there were an estimated 241 million cases in 2020 and 627,000 deaths.
‘African Region carries a disproportionately high share of the global malaria burden. In 2020, the region was home to 95% of malaria cases and 96% of malaria deaths. Children under 5 accounted for about 80% of all malaria deaths in the Region.’
Along with the vaccine already in use this is great news, but until this and other vaccines are widely available, prevention is vital. Malaria cases have increased globally, this is partly due to the delay in the distribution of interventions due to COVID-19.
The Butterfly Tree continues to offer vital support in fighting this destructive disease. We are again painting working in Moomba Chiefdom where more houses are being painting with a safe insecticidal - when a mosquito touches the surface of the walls it will fly off and die. This intervention is safe form humans and animals unlike indoor residual spraying which can be harmful.
We have expanded our 'mosquito nets for schools' and reached out to more rural schools, whereby every pupil and teacher takes possession of a bed net. Schools in the Ngwezi area are the latest beneficiaries. In addition, we donated mosquito nets to children under five through at Mukuni Health Centre. A new health centre that we recently constructed at Katondo will shortly be in operation. The facility includes a clinic, two staff houses, toilets, a borehole, and biodigester for waste disposal. The clinic will be able to offer accessible malaria testing and treatment - no longer will people have to walk 15 miles to Kauwe Health Centre.
Thank you to everyone who has supported this vital malaria prevention programme.
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