“New Malaria Vaccine Brings Hope for a Malaria-Free Future in Cameroon”

Malaria is a constant threat in Cameroon, a country ranked among the 11 most affected by this disease globally.

However, the 16th edition of World Malaria Day has brought a new ray of hope for Cameroon and the rest of the world: a new malaria vaccine.

During the celebration of World Malaria Day at the Hilton Hotel in Yaoundé, Christopher Lamora, the United States Ambassador to Cameroon, announced that a new malaria vaccine would soon be made available. public. Cameroon will be one of the ten districts in which this vaccine will be tested. “This is very good news for Cameroon and the whole world,” said Lamora.

The United States has always been a valued partner for Cameroon in the fight against malaria. “We’ve done this for many years and we’re going to continue,” Lamora said. “The government of Cameroon deserves a lot of respect and appreciation for the efforts it has already made and we have fought this fight very successfully. But there is still a lot more to do. »

The Resident Representative of the World Health Organization (WHO) in Cameroon, Dr. Phanuel Habimana, also confirmed the news. According to him, the vaccine has already been tested in Kenya, Mali and Ghana, where nearly 1.3 million children have already been vaccinated. Cameroon now has the opportunity to join this initiative.

With the introduction of this new vaccine, the goal of eradicating malaria in Cameroon seems increasingly achievable. This is a great victory for the country and an important step towards a malaria-free future.

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TTSO / 237online.com