Cameroon Takes Historic Step in Malaria Fight – World’s First Vaccine Rollout
Malaria continues to be a persistent threat, claiming the lives of hundreds of thousands of people annually, particularly children, in Africa. In a groundbreaking move to address this deadly mosquito-borne disease, Cameroon has taken the world's first step towards a nationwide vaccination campaign.
Malaria is a life-threatening disease caused by parasites transmitted to humans through the bites of infected female mosquitoes. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Sub-Saharan Africa accounts for approximately 95% of global malaria cases and 96% of deaths. Children under the age of five bear the brunt of the disease, with an estimated 263,000 lives lost in 2020 alone.
Cameroon, with its high malaria burden, was identified as a prime candidate for the expanded rollout of the ...