(Podcast Version) The Battle to Beat Malaria | NOVA Remix | NOVA | PBS
Could one of the world’s deadliest diseases be headed for the history books?
Malaria’s relentless yearly death toll has driven the World Health Organization to set bold targets, and a new vaccine may signal a turning point in the long battle against this disease. Early trials demonstrated a remarkable efficacy rate, but the question remained: Could it earn an all-important recommendation from the WHO? Follow the international team of researchers that worked tirelessly to develop a vaccine that could save more lives and reshape the future of malaria prevention.
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@bobnomura2068
May 15, 2026 at 2:06 pm
US stopping USAID funding was a bad move. Unfortunately just impeaching the orange man would not solve anything, as the VP and speaker of the house are just as corrupt.
@OneOfEightBillion
May 15, 2026 at 2:06 pm
I'm so sick of hearing that the mosquito is the deadliest animal as it's unscientific. It's an irrefutable fact that Malaria kills humans mosquitoes are only the carrier! And trust me I hate mosquitoes but the are an important food source for dragonflies, bats, fish and spiders so there should be no call to eradicate them. What we should be focusing on is how to eliminate malaria and if course create a vaccine to protect us!
@GWhite1001
May 15, 2026 at 2:06 pm
Enough with the AI! Unsubscribed.
@dennyharrison2765
May 15, 2026 at 2:06 pm
I’ve had malaria, had been taking chloroquine and primaquine, and still got it. I was working in Irian Jaya, and by the time I got back to Jakarta, was very sick. Hospitalised and eventually recovered. A vaccine is badly needed.
@LEDewey_MD
May 15, 2026 at 2:06 pm
Great podcast.
@RoninMilli
May 15, 2026 at 2:06 pm
NOVA and PBS used to make amazing content
@Jake-pc4fd
May 15, 2026 at 2:06 pm
The whining/crying lady needs to stop being so serious. It ain’t that important lady…. Chill out.
@agnieszkakowalska6754
May 15, 2026 at 2:06 pm
👍👍
@rael4821
May 15, 2026 at 2:06 pm
Sure, a vaccine… that's the ticket. Or ya could just take Ivermectin. 😝
@halporter9
May 15, 2026 at 2:06 pm
What about giving the adults the vaccine. That too should interrupt disease transmission somewhat.
@HamsterClamper
May 15, 2026 at 2:06 pm
Interesting, but 23 minutes of watching stubby subtitles and some weird oscilloscope thing isn’t my idea of fun. Switched off after 90 seconds.