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WHO prequalifies second malaria vaccine

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has added the R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine to the list of prequalified vaccines for the disease. The world body said in a statement released on Thursday that it recommended the use of the vaccine in October…

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December 21, 2023

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WHO approves first malaria vaccine, Mosquirix

The World Health Organization (WHO) has approved widespread use of Mosquirix vaccine among children in sub-Saharan Africa and in other regions with moderate to high P. falciparum malaria transmission. The recommendation is based on results from an ongoing pilot programme…

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October 7, 2021