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Malaria vaccines show promise in Africa's fight against disease

The Conversation — April 22, 2024, 03:00 PM UTC

Summary: Malaria cases rose to 249 million in 2022, with Africa bearing 94% of cases and 95% of deaths. The RTS,S vaccine, targeting children under 5, prevented 30% from severe malaria. Rollout began in Cameroon in 2024. The R21/Matrix M vaccine, with 75% efficacy, is cost-effective and easier to produce. WHO approved it in 2023, and it's set to roll out in Africa from May 2024.

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    African countries roll out malaria vaccine, new baby treatment (Health Policy Watch)
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    Benin, Liberia, Sierra Leone launch malaria vaccine programs in Africa (Voice of America - VOA News)
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    Malaria cases rose, Africa hit hardest, vaccines show promise (The Hindu)
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    New malaria vaccines developed; R21 targets sporozoites, aids control (AllAfrica - Top Africa News)
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    New malaria vaccines R21 and RTS,S show promise (The Conversation)
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