Second malaria vaccine

Category : Science and Tech Published on: October 04 2023

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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.

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