Where was the first vaccine against human malaria approved?

The first malaria vaccine, RTS,S, was introduced through pilot programs in Ghana, Kenya, and Malawi. The World Health Organization supported the program after earlier approvals and trials showed it could reduce severe malaria in young children. Malaria remains a major cause of illness and death in tropical regions, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. The pilot rollouts were important for understanding how the vaccine works in real-world settings. They also marked a historic step in the fight against one of humanity’s oldest diseases.