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health1 year ago

"Breakthrough Malaria Vaccine Shows Promise in Africa"

A new malaria vaccine, RTS,S, is being rolled out in West Africa, with a 75 percent efficacy rate, while a second vaccine, R21, was approved by the WHO in December. Malaria is the second-biggest cause of death for children in Africa, with nearly all of the 200 million annual cases occurring in African countries. Factors such as weather patterns, poor sanitation, and weak healthcare systems contribute to Africa's vulnerability to malaria. While three African countries have successfully eliminated malaria, billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates predicts global eradication by 2040, but emphasizes the need for a multi-faceted approach including vaccines, insecticide sprays, and genetically modified mosquitoes. Supply and social challenges may hinder the rollout of the vaccines in African countries.

via Al Jazeera English|
#africa#health#malaria
health2 years ago

"Cameroon Launches Groundbreaking Malaria Vaccine Program for Children"

Cameroon becomes the first country to launch a routine immunization program for children against malaria, with the goal of vaccinating about 250,000 children this year and next. The vaccine, known as Mosquirix, is about 30% effective and requires four doses, but is expected to significantly reduce severe infections and hospitalizations. The country's efforts are supported by the Gavi vaccines alliance, and it is hoped that other African countries will also immunize millions of children by 2025. While the vaccine is a milestone in the fight against malaria, other tools such as bed nets and insecticidal spraying will still be crucial in curbing the spread of the disease.

via TheGrio|
#africa#cameroon#gavi
health2 years ago

"Cameroon Launches Groundbreaking Malaria Vaccine Program for Children"

Cameroon has launched the world's first routine immunization program against malaria for children, aiming to vaccinate about 250,000 children this year and next year. The country will use the Mosquirix vaccine, which is about 30% effective and requires four doses. The World Health Organization endorsed the vaccine two years ago, and Gavi is working with 20 other African countries to help them secure the shots. The campaign is seen as a significant milestone in the effort to combat malaria in Africa, where the disease accounts for 95% of the world's malaria deaths.

via AOL|
#africa#cameroon#gavi
health2 years ago

"Unraveling the Elusive Puzzle: The Lengthy Journey to the World's First Malaria Vaccine"

The development of the world's first malaria vaccine, Mosquirix, has taken a long time due to the complex nature of the Plasmodium parasite that causes malaria. The parasite's multi-stage life cycle and its ability to evade the human immune system have made it challenging to find the right antigens to target. However, Mosquirix has shown promise in reducing severe malaria infections and mortality rates. While its efficacy is relatively low compared to COVID-19 vaccines, a more effective vaccine, R21/Matrix-M, is on the horizon with a potential efficacy rate of 77%. Researchers hope to bring annual malaria deaths down to fewer than 50,000 globally by the end of the decade.

via The Economist|
#health#malaria#mosquirix