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RTS,S: The Malaria Vaccine Tested in Ghana Brings Hope to Fight Against Deadly Disease
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April 15, 2023April 15, 2023Health, News, Politics

RTS,S: The Malaria Vaccine Tested in Ghana Brings Hope to Fight Against Deadly Disease

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In April 2021, Ghana began rolling out a new malaria vaccine known as RTS, S. This vaccine was developed by the pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline and has been developing for over 30 years. The rollout of this vaccine is a significant milestone in the fight against malaria. This disease kills over 400,000 people annually, with most...

Relief as Oxford develops cheaper malaria vaccine
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September 9, 2022September 9, 2022Subscription, Tanzania, Uncategorized

Relief as Oxford develops cheaper malaria vaccine

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The fight against malaria has received another breakthrough after scientists at Oxford University developed a cheaper vaccine that can be manufactured at a greater scale. The new vaccine can offer protection for two years and has been referred to as a ‘game changer in the fight against the disease. Malaria remains one of the top...