Malaria, spread by infected Anopheles mosquitoes, is one of the deadliest yet preventable diseases in the world. In 2024, it was estimated to claim about 610,000 lives, according to the World Health Organisation. Africa bears the brunt of this burden, accounting for 95% of global cases and deaths, with children under five being especially affected.
Despite being preventable, it continues to hurt c...
The narrative around malaria control presents a tension between tangible progress and systemic fragility. On one hand, the introduction of vaccines and AI tools represents a leap forward, with Ghana’s 86% reduction in child deaths serving as a powerful proof of concept. On the other, the rise in cases and deaths signals that these innovations are not yet scaling fast enough to outpace evolving challenges like drug resistance and climate shifts. The article’s strongest argument lies in its call f...