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Two new malaria vaccines are being rolled out across Africa — how they work and what they promise
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Two new malaria vaccines are being rolled out across Africa — how they work and what they promise

The Hindu  

Malaria incidents are on the rise. Among children aged 5 and 17 months who received 4 doses of RTS,S, the vaccine prevented about 30% of them from developing severe malaria. Since 2019 more than 2 million children in Ghana, Kenya and Malawi have been vaccinated with the RTS,S malaria vaccine. The world’s largest vaccine manufacturer, the Serum Institute of India, …

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Could new vaccines end malaria in Africa?
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Could new vaccines end malaria in Africa?

Al Jazeera  

A decades-long pursuit to disarm mosquitoes has produced new vaccines. In trials carried out between 2009 and 2011 across seven African countries, the RTS,S vaccine prevented infants from developing malaria for at least three years after the first vaccination. It is the number two cause of toddler deaths in Africa after respiratory illnesses – nearly half a million children die …

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The World's First Malaria Vaccine Program for Children Starts Now
55 years ago

The World's First Malaria Vaccine Program for Children Starts Now

Wired  

Malaria expert Brian Greenwood had once resigned himself to the possibility that a successful vaccine for the disease might not become available in his lifetime. “It’s been a long journey with many ups and downs,” says Greenwood, still an active researcher at the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, leading vaccine trials across Africa. “The first attempts to develop …

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How India’s Vaccine Industry Will Save Millions of Children in Africa - News18
1 year, 2 months ago

How India’s Vaccine Industry Will Save Millions of Children in Africa - News18

News 18  

On 2 October 2023, when India celebrated both Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti, there was one more reason to celebrate this year. In April 2023, almost coinciding with World Malaria Day, the West African nation Ghana approved the malaria vaccine R21, even before it was approved by the WHO. The vaccine R21 is developed at the University of Oxford …

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‘Now We Have Two’: WHO Lauds SII, Oxford for Developing Second Malaria Vaccine
1 year, 3 months ago

‘Now We Have Two’: WHO Lauds SII, Oxford for Developing Second Malaria Vaccine

News 18  

The World Health Organisation recommended the R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine developed by the University of Oxford and the Serum Institute of India for use as it met required safety, quality and effectiveness standards, according to a report by news agency ANI. The vaccine was recommended for use after a rigorous, detailed scientific review by the Strategic Advisory Group of Experts and …

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Commonwealth Games 2022 HIGHLIGHTS, Day 1: Srihari Nataraj qualifies for 100m backstroke final; Anahat Singh shines on CWG debut
2 years, 5 months ago

Commonwealth Games 2022 HIGHLIGHTS, Day 1: Srihari Nataraj qualifies for 100m backstroke final; Anahat Singh shines on CWG debut

The Hindu  

Hello and welcome to Sportstar’s Live Commonwealth Games 2022 coverage. Indians in action next Men’s table tennis team event: India vs Singapore - 11PM IST Squash: Anahat Singh vs Jada Ross, women’s singles, Round of 64 - 11PM IST Squash: Abhay Singh vs Joe Chapman, men’s singles, Round of 64 - 11:45PM IST Swimming: Men’s 100m backstroke semifinal - Srihari …

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World Health Organization recommends first anti-malarial vaccine
3 years, 3 months ago

World Health Organization recommends first anti-malarial vaccine

The Hindu  

In a historic move, the World Health Organization on Wednesday endorsed the first anti-malarial vaccine, as mankind enters a key turning point in a battle waged relentlessly over decades between man and mosquito, the vector. The long-awaited malaria vaccine for children is a breakthrough for science, child health and malaria control… Using this vaccine on top of existing tools to …

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Antimalarial vaccine–drug combo proves most efficacious in Africa trial
3 years, 4 months ago

Antimalarial vaccine–drug combo proves most efficacious in Africa trial

The Hindu  

When the World Health Organization’s Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunisation considers, on October 6, evidence to decide on the roll out of the first malarial vaccine, the latest body of research – testing a vaccine combination with antimalarial drugs which demonstrated efficacy in preventing hospitalisations from severe malaria and deaths – is likely to bolster the case for …

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Days of hot weather grip Southern Europe, North Africa
3 years, 4 months ago

Days of hot weather grip Southern Europe, North Africa

The Independent  

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India sets 2030 as target to eradicate malaria
5 years, 8 months ago

India sets 2030 as target to eradicate malaria

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Malaria Elimination Research Alliance, a branch of the Indian Council of Medical Research, has been set up to prioritise, plan and scale up relevant research in malaria and bring down the number of cases with the target of eliminating this vector born disease by 2030 in India. Ongoing biomedical research is going to play a major role with …

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