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Cameroon Launches World's First Malaria Vaccine, Cuts Cases by 13%

1/22/2025

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Cameroon has made history by launching the world's first malaria vaccine in January 2024, with 18-month-old twins Daniel and Daniella leading the charge. This groundbreaking initiative has already led to a 13% decrease in malaria-related consultations for young children. In Nigeria, scientist Collins Mamudu is also making strides, developing a subunit vaccine to bolster the fight against malaria parasites globally.

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Cameroon has made history by launching the world's first malaria vaccine in January 2024, with 18-month-old twins Daniel and Daniella leading the charge. This groundbreaking initiative has already led to a 13% decrease in malaria-related consultations for young children. In Nigeria, scientist Collins Mamudu is also making strides, developing a subunit vaccine to bolster the fight against malaria parasites globally.