Will the world’s first malaria vaccine eradicate the disease?
WHO approves the first jab against malaria for widespread use among children in Africa.
With the world focused on COVID-19 vaccines, a breakthrough has been made in the fight against another disease.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has approved a malaria vaccine for widespread use among children in Africa.
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It follows decades of development and successful trials in Ghana, Kenya and Malawi.
The WHO and drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline say it is a breakthrough.
Could it help eradicate the disease? And will it be affordable for those who need it most?
Presenter: Kamahl Santamaria
Guests:
Akpaka Kalu – WHO regional adviser for tropical and vector-borne diseases
Helen Rees – Board member, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance
Abdhalah Ziraba – Research scientist, African Population and Health Research Center
Published On 7 Oct 2021