Malaria: New Vaccines Hailed as a Breakthrough in the Fight Against the Disease
In January 2024 Cameroon launched the world’s first routine malaria vaccine programme. By incorporating the RTS,S vaccine into its standard immunisation schedule, Cameroon aims to protect thousands of children across Africa and significantly reduce malaria-related fatalities.
Closely following suit, the Côte d’Ivoire has recently become the first country to roll-out the new R21/Matrix-M™ vaccine, in another key advancement in the battle against malaria.