Cameroon begins routine malaria shots in global milestone
The global fight against malaria took a stride forward as Cameroon started the world's first routine vaccine programme.
Tue Jan 23 2024
New malaria vaccine results raise hopes of mass rollout
The international research team suggested the vaccine, developed by Britain's Oxford University, could represent a turning point in the fight against the mosquito-borne parasitic disease.
Sun Sep 11 2022
World's first malaria vaccine to benefit millions of children: UNICEF
The landmark award, valued at up to US$170 million, will lead to 18 million doses of the RTS,S vaccine available over the next three years.
Wed Aug 17 2022
Why world's first malaria shot won't reach millions of children who need it
Children in Africa account for the vast majority of the roughly 600,000 global malaria deaths every year.
Wed Jul 13 2022
World's first malaria vaccine making inroads in western Kenya
More than 100,000 children in malaria-endemic western Kenya have received the new vaccine against the disease.
Sat Feb 05 2022
Malaria vaccine gets regulatory nod
The world's most advanced malaria vaccine got the nod Friday from European regulators.
Fri Jul 24 2015