Malaria vaccines have drastically cut child deaths in Ghana, yet global health organization Gavi warns that funding cuts from the Trump administration and other wealthy nations threaten to halt the vital vaccination expansion across Africa, jeopardizing gains against the disease. Malaria vaccines are bringing Ghana closer to eliminating child malaria deaths, showcasing their power against a disease that kills nearly 500,000 young children annually in Africa. RELATED: Ghana Reforms Domestic Gold Purchase ProgramGhana has already achieved significant progress in reducing malaria mortality rates, leveraging insecticide-treated bed nets and improved access to preventive medicines. Gavi currently stands as the sole purchaser of malaria vaccines for African nations. A U.S. Department of Health and Human Services official indicated the U.S. will not release funds unless Gavi phases out thimerosal-containing vaccines.