The beginning of a new era?<\/h2>\nWHO has recommended the use of this groundbreaking vaccine to prevent P. falciparum<\/em> malaria in children. In particular, it approved widespread use of RTS, S in sub-Saharan Africa as well as other regions that witness moderate to high malaria transmission. WHO's<\/a> endorsement is in line with the advice from its malaria and immunization advisory bodies.\n\n\n\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/WHO\/status\/1445783298756595721?s=20\n\nKey findings from a WHO-coordinated pilot program in three African countries\u2014Kenya, Ghana, and Malawi\u2014revealed that the vaccine can save thousands of children in Africa each year. The vaccine rouses the immune system of a child to thwart Plasmodium falciparum. This malaria pathogen is the deadliest and most common in Africa. According to WHO,\n\n\u201cRTS, S\/AS01 malaria vaccine should be provided in a schedule of 4 doses in children from 5 months of age for the reduction of malaria disease and burden.\u201d<\/em>\n

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GSK welcomes WHO's recommendation<\/strong><\/h2>\nGlaxoSmithKline (GSK)<\/a>, the British pharmaceutical company that made the vaccine, welcomed WHO\u2019s approval. It also applauded WHO for recommending the deployment of RTS, S to reduce childhood sickness and deaths caused by malaria. The Chief Global Health Officer at GSK, Thomas Breuer, said,\n\n\u201cGSK is proud that RTS, S, our ground-breaking malaria vaccine, developed over decades by our teams and partners, can now be made available to children in sub-Saharan Africa and other regions with moderate to high malaria transmission.\u201d<\/em>\n\n\n\nGSK\u2019s vaccine, whose trade name is Mosquirix, is the first malaria vaccine found to greatly reduce malaria disease among children. This has been proven through long-term clinical trials. The vaccine for malaria is a result of more than 30 years of research by GSK in partnership with other partners including PATH<\/a>.\n\nGSK is set to develop solutions that will ensure long-term and equitable access to the RTS, S malaria vaccine to those who need it. To start with, the pharmaceutical company has pledged a donation of up to 10 million doses. It will also be supplying up to 15 million doses every year. Going forward, it also plans to work with governments, funders, and partners to support additional supplies.\n

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What the Malaria Vaccine means for Africans<\/strong><\/h2>\n[caption id=\"attachment_319328\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"1067\"] A health worker vaccinating a child against malaria [Photo credit: Cnbc<\/a>]<\/em>[\/caption]The malaria vaccine is indeed a cause for celebration in Africa. Malaria is estimated to cause about 400,000 deaths annually in the continent. Most of those who succumb are children below five years. Hopefully, the malaria vaccine will significantly reduce malaria deaths in the continent, particularly among children. WHO's Director in Africa, Dr. Matshidiso Moeti said,\n\n\"Today's recommendation offers a glimmer of hope for the continent, which shoulders the heaviest burden of the disease. We expect many more African children to be protected from malaria and grow into healthy adults.\"<\/em>\n\n\n\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/WHOAFRO\/status\/1445781092515016711?s=20\n\nGSK advises that RTS, S is not a silver bullet in combating malaria. Rather, it is meant to complement other preventive measures like medicines and bed nets. But some people have criticized the malaria vaccine for having only modest efficacy.\n\nNevertheless, many expect the vaccine to have a significant impact in fighting malaria in Africa. Does this new vaccine signal that malaria is ending in Africa? Also, is it possible that with abuse the malaria vaccine can lose its efficacy over time? Share your views in the comments section below.","post_title":"WHO Approves First Malaria Vaccine. Are We Seeing The End Of A Malaria Endemic Africa?","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"who-approves-first-malaria-vaccine-are-we-seeing-the-end-of-malaria-endemic-in-africa","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-10-06 06:38:29","post_modified_gmt":"2024-10-06 06:38:29","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.africanvibes.com\/?p=319326","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":261549,"post_author":"7801","post_date":"2020-09-11 05:50:34","post_date_gmt":"2020-09-11 05:50:34","post_content":"\n\nAfrican films received rather unanticipated attention when the fantasy film Black Panther was released in January 2018. It brought together the finest African cast showing the interesting side of Africa. This Marvel Superhero film was based on an African fantasy country, Wakanda. This fictional country consists of rich African diversity, a technologically alluring community, breathtaking infrastructures, and valuable natural resources. Afterward, many were wondering, is it a real country? Well, some great minds are working to bring it to life.\n

The Location of The Wakanda One Village <\/strong><\/h2>\n[caption id=\"attachment_261563\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"1024\"] Image Source: ADDI<\/em>[\/caption]\n\nThe republics of Zambia and Zimbabwe were kind enough to offer the UN 132 and 2,000 hectares of land<\/a>, respectively. This construction will be the biggest project in the Southern region of Africa. This land borders the two countries around Victoria Falls. Wakanda One project aims to bring to life the fictional country, as seen in the film, but with more amenities such as learning institutions, health facilities, and better infrastructure. \n

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Funding and Construction of the Wakanda One Vil<\/strong>lage Project<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe African Union will oversee the funding of this project through the African Diaspora Global Bank that is expected to raise $5 billion<\/a> to fund the project. This was announced by Dr. Arikana Chihombori-Quao, who is the African Union Ambassador to the USA. According to her<\/a>, the village would be run by the African Diaspora. This term represents a collection of communities of native sub-Saharan African descent living predominantly in America. The Wakanda One village<\/a> will consist of;\n

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• Healthcare facilities and advanced onsite pharmaceutical manufacturing <\/li>\n \t
• 100-bed teaching hospital <\/li>\n \t
• University and technical college <\/li>\n \t
• Daycare centers<\/li>\n \t
• Three 5-star hotels <\/li>\n \t
• Game lodge (Wakanda lodge)<\/li>\n \t
• Agricultural farm<\/li>\n \t
• Shopping centers<\/li>\n \t
• Commercial office buildings <\/li>\n<\/ul>\nThe Ambassador said that the funds would be raised through contributions<\/a> made by the African Diaspora by pledging a monthly contribution of $10, which will be pooled in the investment bank.\n\n\n

  Current Construction Status of the Project <\/strong><\/h2>\n[caption id=\"attachment_261561\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"1024\"] Image Source: ADDI<\/em>[\/caption]\n\nWakanda One (1) is expected to be the first phase of the whole project, which will comprise a total of five centers across the continent. The five regions are Northern Africa, Eastern Africa, Central Africa, Western Africa, and Southern Africa. As of August 2020, not much is in the mainstream regarding the construction progress of the first phase of the project. Also, comments<\/a> show that many are in the dark since the project doesn\u2019t have a social media presence apart from their website, ADDI<\/a>. \n

  African Diaspora Development Institute (ADDI)<\/strong><\/h2>\nFollowing the Wakanda one village project's announcement, Dr. Arikana launched the ADDI movement<\/a>. It was to act as the meeting point of all African Diaspora passionate about going back home. The bold mission of this movement is to build a 'one-stop-shop' for Africans. Currently, donations and investments into this project are underway. A good number of Africans in the Diaspora are showing concern for the agenda.  \n

  ALSO READ: These Are The Innovative African Startups Awarded For Building Africa\u2019s Future With Technology<\/a><\/strong><\/div>\nThe movement is now looking for the involvement of women and youth in the Diaspora for capacity building. Since the plan is to build a sustainable village by Africans, the ADDI organization through Ambassador Dr. Arikana, asks well-wishers to contribute to the ADDI operations fund. Consequently, these funds will be used to develop and run the Wakanda village. \n

  The Zambia Wakanda 1 Diaspora Summit <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/xmcRAyqx1dI\n\nIn May 2020, Dr. Arikana and other Africans in the Diaspora went to Zambia for a summit to encourage African Diaspora to invest in copper mining in Zambia. The summit was organized<\/a> by the Economic Association of Zambia in collaboration with Astria Learning of the United States. The Ambassador expressed her enthusiasm<\/a>. Also, she talked about the plans that are already in place to mobilize the African Diaspora youth to lead the objectives of the development agenda. \n\nAlthough the summit's primary aim was to encourage the African Diaspora to invest in copper mining in Zambia, plans to visit the location where the Wakanda One project is to be built was included in the agenda. The summit organizers took the opportunity to sell the idea of a one-stop African organization to the attendees of the event. \n

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  The Wakanda City of Return<\/h2>\nThe current president of African Diaspora Development Institute (ADDI) Dr. Arikana Chihombori-Quao is not relenting in the quest to make Africa a tourism hub. Dr. Chihombori-Quao and her partners launched a smart city project in Ghana. The title of the project was simple, 'Wakanda City of Return'. For people of African descent that wish to return home, this place will be a sort of sanctuary. Also, it will be a learning space for those who are eager to know more about the black race. \n\nAvailable information shows that Ghanaian authorities have already given their nod. Therefore, the smart city construction will begin in Ghana soon. However, the goal is to replicate similar smart cities across all nations of the continent. In Ghana, the location of the ultramodern facility is in Cape Coast. This is also the place that European slave traders finally brought their slaves together before shipping them to the Americas. During the launch of the project, Dr. Chihombori-Quao said, \n\n\n\n\"This is the city that must be built by the children of Africa, for the children of Africa. We are not going to beg around the world... Also, we do not need aid because we are a very wealthy people if we come together. Today my brothers and sisters, we begin the journey of turning over a new leaf of building the Africa that we want. Of building a sustainable Africa for us, by us.\"<\/em>\n

  What to Expect Moving Forward<\/strong><\/h2>\nUndoubtedly, several sectors of the economy are currently stuck due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Furthermore, nations are uncertain of what will happen before the end of this year. This situation has caused much lag in infrastructural plans such as the Wakanda One Village construction.\n

  ALSO READ: 10 Exciting Places To Visit In Africa After The Pandemic<\/a><\/strong><\/div>\nWe are hopeful that virtual conferences are still going on among the project leads. Also, online campaigns meant to encourage African Diaspora to subscribe to the agenda is ongoing. Even though the actual construction might take a while to commence, planning in terms of prototyping and drafting is still ongoing. At African Vibes, we are all about tracking positive efforts in the African region. So, be sure to stick around for more updates. ","post_title":"Wakanda One Village Project\u00a0Gets A Boost","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"the-current-status-of-the-wakanda-one-village-project","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.washingtoninformer.com\/african-union-to-launch-first-real-wakanda\/","post_modified":"2024-08-12 15:59:31","post_modified_gmt":"2024-08-12 15:59:31","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.africanvibes.com\/?p=261549","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"1","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};

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