The world’s first large-scale immunisation programme of the RTS,S malaria vaccine began today in 42 districts of Cameroon and is expected to deliver 662,000 doses. This marks a significant milestone in child health and the urgent fight against malaria, offering hope for the future for thousands of children.
Globally, Cameroon is among the 15 highest burden malaria countries, with three percent of all global malaria cases and three percent of malaria deaths in 2019; this represents the third highest number of malaria cases in Central …