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　　The WHOs latest report on malaria says three million people -- most of them children -- have been saved. And it says the death rate has been cut almost in half.

　　Dr. Robert Newman heads the organizations global malaria program.

　　Theres been a large increase over the last 12 years in financing for malaria control efforts, and that has purchased life-saving commodities like long-lasting insecticide-treated bed nets, insecticides for indoor spraying, diagnostic tests -- especially rapid diagnostic tests -- and anti-malarial medicines.

　　Malaria is a serious problem in more than 100 countries. Dr. Newman expects the number of deaths from malaria to drop even more over the next 10 years.

　　I do think that we are going to see an incredible decade of success ahead, especially as people realize that this is a proven public health investment, that theres a tremendous return on the investments that are made year to date, and that we have millions more lives that can be saved over the next 10 years.

　　He predicts a vaccine will be ready within 20 years that will reduce the number of cases by 75 percent.

　　Experts say without malaria, productivity will increase. People will be better able to provide food for their families. And they can spend the money they would use on anti-malarial drugs on other things. Countries can give increased attention to other health needs.