- African babies will receive a £3 malaria vaccine developed by the University of Oxford.
- The vaccine aims to eradicate malaria within a decade, with 15 African countries expected to introduce it by the end of the year.
- The vaccine is funded by Gavi, the World Health Organisation, and governments, and has shown a 79% effectiveness in preventing deadly strains of malaria in young children.
- Malaria is a life-threatening disease spread by mosquitoes, with Africa being the most affected region.
- Symptoms of malaria include fever, headache, vomiting, and muscle pain, and prevention methods include insect repellent and mosquito nets.
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