Second malaria vaccine

Category : Science and Tech Published on: October 04 2023

Share on facebook

In October 2023, the World Health Organization has given permission for the use of the second malaria vaccine.
W.H.O. The use of a second vaccine called R21 Matrix-M is being recommended to help prevent malaria.
R21 Matrix-M has been developed by Oxford University, UK.
Its use will start in some African countries as early as 2024.
It will become available in other countries in mid-2024.
This vaccine will be produced in India by the Serum Institute of India.
Two years ago W.H.O. recommended the world's first malaria vaccine, RTS-S.

British Rule Drained India’s Wealth, Says New NCERT Class 8 Book.
Read More....
SBI to Raise ₹20,000 Crore via Basel III-Compliant Bonds in FY 2025–26.
Read More....
Israeli Airstrike Hits Syrian Military HQ Gate in Damascus.
Read More....
U.S. Scientists Create Most Precise Atomic Clock Using Quantum Logic.
Read More....
Praggnanandhaa Defeats Magnus Carlsen at Freestyle Chess Grand Slam.
Read More....
Cabinet Approves ₹Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana for 100 Districts.
Read More....
Andre Russell to Retire from International Cricket After T20I Series vs Australia.
Read More....
Deepika Wins Global Skill Award for Goal Against Netherlands.
Read More....
IAS Officer Sanjay Kaul Appointed CEO of GIFT City, Gujarat.
Read More....
UPI-PayNow Link Between India and Singapore Now Includes 19 Banks.
Read More....