24 Things That Made the World a Better Place in 2024
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The launch of the world's first routine childhood immunization campaign against malaria in early 2024 in Cameroon marks a significant milestone in combating this deadly disease, which claims over half a million lives annually. With two vaccines now available, this initiative could pave the way for a substantial reduction in malaria-related fatalities and improve health outcomes for countless children globally.
Amidst a year filled with systemic crises, political unrest, and wars, the successful retrieval of lunar rocks from the far side of the moon by China's Chang'e-6 mission symbolizes human perseverance and scientific achievement. The return of almost two kilos of lunar material is not only a remarkable feat for space exploration but also offers insights into regions of the moon that have remained obscured from human view.
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