More than 620,000 people died from malaria in 2020, and 241 million were
affected, primarily children under 5 in Africa. The first licensed malaria
vaccine for children is currently being distributed by the World Health
Organization; however, it only has a 30% efficacy rate and needs four
doses.
affected, primarily children under 5 in Africa. The first licensed malaria
vaccine for children is currently being distributed by the World Health
Organization; however, it only has a 30% efficacy rate and needs four
doses.
According to research conducted in Africa, the most recent strategy in the
fight against the mosquito-borne disease, a single injection of an
investigational medication, protected humans against malaria for at least
six months. More than 620,000 people died from malaria in 2020, and 241
million were affected, primarily children under 5 in Africa. The first
licensed malaria vaccine for children is currently being distributed by the
World Health Organization; however, it only has a 30% efficacy rate and
needs four doses.
