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Where was the world’s first malaria vaccine pilot introduction launched?
Quick Answer
The first large malaria vaccine pilot introduction began in Ghana, Kenya, and Malawi in 2019.
The Full Story
The first routine-use pilot of the RTS,S malaria vaccine was launched in 2019 in Ghana, Kenya, and Malawi. It was supported by the World Health Organization and national health systems. The pilot helped researchers study how well the vaccine worked in real-world conditions among children. It marked a major milestone in the long search for a malaria vaccine, a disease that still causes hundreds of thousands of deaths each year, mostly in Africa.
Key Facts
1.Pilot launched in 2019
2.Started in Ghana, Kenya, and Malawi
3.Focused on children at high risk
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