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Five years on from first vaccine, fight against malaria sees progress in Africa

A child is vaccinated against malaria at Wakiso Health Centre IV in Wakiso, Uganda, 23 July, 2025.
A child is vaccinated against malaria at Wakiso Health Centre IV in Wakiso, Uganda, 23 July, 2025. © AP - Patrick Onen

On World Mosquito Day, attention remains focused on the devastating impact of the disease in Africa. The continent accounts for 95 per cent of malaria-related deaths worldwide. Five years after the roll-out of the first malaria vaccine, it is beginning to deliver measurable results – although significant challenges remain.

The RTS,S vaccine marked a turning point in the fight against malaria.

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