World Malaria Day: Despite Efforts, Nigeria Accounts For 32% Global Malaria Deaths - Latest News
RTS,S/AS01 vaccine is the world’s first malaria vaccine shown to provide protection against malaria in children under five, and is the first-ever vaccine against a human parasite recommended for use by the World Health Organisation .
Medical experts have applauded the move by the federal government towards the procurement of the malaria vaccine. According to him, “Most children brought for diagnosis in the hospital always have malaria, with the help of the vaccine, hopefully, hospital admissions for children and deaths will be reduced.”
The global health body recommends that universal coverage with long-lasting insecticidal net , remains the main stay for vector control for all people at risk of malaria, to be complemented by targeted use of indoor residual spraying where possible.
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