WHO Wants More Malaria Vaccines, but Money Is Still a Problem

The World Health Organization said more children should receive malaria vaccines.

Malaria is a dangerous disease spread by mosquitoes. It kills many people each year, especially young children in Africa.

Health experts say vaccines are giving countries a new tool. They can help reduce severe illness and save lives when used with bed nets, medicine and mosquito control.

But the WHO also warned that money remains a major problem. Some health programs do not have enough funding to reach everyone who needs help.

That means progress could slow even when better tools are available. A vaccine cannot do enough if clinics, supply chains and local health workers do not have support.

The message from the WHO was both hopeful and serious. Scientists have made progress, but public health systems still need strong financial backing.

Many of the countries most affected by malaria are already under pressure from other health and economic problems. That makes long-term planning more difficult.

So the challenge is not only medical. It is also about whether governments and donors will provide enough money to turn vaccine progress into lasting protection for millions of children.