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W.H.O. approves first ever malaria vaccine

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4 years ago

October 7, 2021

James Kleeman

The World Health Organisation has endorsed the first ever vaccine to combat malaria, a disease responsible for more than 500,000 deaths every year

The disease continues to be deadly in many countries and mainly kills babies and infants, predominately across Africa.

The vaccine, made by British pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline, encourages a child’s immune system to thwart the deadliest of the five malaria pathogens.

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The approval comes after a successful pilot programme in Ghana, Kenya and Malawi that reached more than 800,000 children since 2019.

World Health Organisation’s director general says the rollout is “historic” and that he’s “longed for the day that we could have an effective vaccine against this ancient and terrible disease”.

A study last year found that if the vaccine were rolled out in countries with the highest incidence of malaria, it could prevent 5.4 million cases and 23,000 deaths in children younger than five each year.

The vaccine is not just a first for malaria – it is the first to be developed for any parasitic disease.

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Israel and Hamas agree to landmark hostage deal

Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

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October 10, 2025

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Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

In a major diplomatic breakthrough, Israel and Hamas have agreed to release all remaining Israeli hostages under a U.S.-brokered framework. The deal pairs prisoner exchanges with an Israeli troop pullback and expanded aid access, marking a potential turning point in the two-year Gaza conflict.

The agreement, set for approval by Israel’s cabinet, could pave the way for lasting peace if both sides uphold the terms. It follows weeks of negotiations led by U.S. envoys and regional mediators in Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye.

As international agencies prepare to facilitate aid and logistics, the world watches to see whether this fragile deal can hold and bring relief to millions affected by the war.

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Google leads Australia media tax rankings

Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

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2 days ago

October 9, 2025

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Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

Google is currently on the of top of Australian media tax payments, while Netflix, Dentsu, and Singtel pay nothing, sparking a fresh debate over fairness and corporate responsibility in the industry.

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