Ghana sees a 98% drop in malaria fatalities since 2011
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Ghana's malaria deaths fell from 3,259 in 2011 to 52 in 2025, a 98% reduction, with child malaria fatalities down 76% in three years. New vaccines (RTS,S and R21) reached 78.3% first-dose coverage among children.
The data reflects progress in Ghana; malaria remains a global health challenge in other regions.
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