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Ghana's Malaria Vaccines Slash Child Deaths Amid Funding Cuts

1/30/2026

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New vaccines are helping Ghana reduce child deaths from malaria, with vaccination rates over 70% and a 58% reduction in severe malaria among vaccinated children.
Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, reports interventions have driven Ghana's malaria progress.
However, funding cuts by the U.S. administration under U.S. President Donald Trump could hinder benefits.
Gavi expects to spend $800 million over five years, 28% less than needed, potentially 19,000 additional child deaths.

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New vaccines are helping Ghana reduce child deaths from malaria, with vaccination rates over 70% and a 58% reduction in severe malaria among vaccinated children.
Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, reports interventions have driven Ghana's malaria progress.
However, funding cuts by the U.S. administration under U.S. President Donald Trump could hinder benefits.
Gavi expects to spend $800 million over five years, 28% less than needed, potentially 19,000 additional child deaths.