After 30 years of development, Mosquirix became the first malaria vaccine recommended by the WHO for children in sub-Saharan Africa. While its 30% efficacy is modest, it prevents roughly 40,000 deaths annually when combined with other interventions β a milestone for a parasite that has killed billions throughout human history.
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