An End To A History of Death

It’s hard to find someone who doesn’t hate mosquitoes. As a child, many were told that while they were annoying, mosquitoes were vital for the environment. This may be so, but it doesn’t halt the truth. Malaria, a disease most widely spread by mosquitoes, has killed hundreds of thousands, if not more.

While half the population is at risk, there are those who are higher risk than others. Among this number includes children in Africa.

As of October 6th, 2021, there is an approved vaccine to prevent malaria.

Those on popular social media app, Twitter, are celebrating, as it should be when such joyous news is shared.

Those talking about the topic range from news sites, doctors, and the random person.

The malaria vaccine has been in the works for 30 years, and thus the arrival sparks the relief of those who have been left in waiting.

Others, while excited, can’t help but look at the bigger picture.

While the malaria vaccine is a great breakthrough, its hard to remain optimistic when considering the efforts some have gone to avoid vaccination.

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, thousands have made clear that they have no intentions to get vaccinated. It is hard to remain hopeful for the success of future vaccinations when we have seen how those in the present have failed, through no fault of their own.

The children who need the vaccine the most though should have some form of protection against malaria soon though. Even if that is the best that can be hoped for, it is enough.

Malaria has been decimating populations for centuries, if not millennia. It is a relief to many to see how the disease may soon stop its rule of terror.