Gbelia Town — Liberia on Thursday, April 25 achieved a significant milestone in its fight against malaria as it introduces the highly anticipated RTS,S malaria vaccine on World Malaria Day under the theme"Health Equity, Gender, and Human Rights: Accelerating the Fight Against Malaria for a More Equitable World."
He ascribed the progress to the consolidated efforts and commitment from partners, and the government. In January of this year, the Ministry of Health, in collaboration with partners announced the arrival of 112,000 doses of the RTS,S malaria vaccine, the world's first malaria vaccine developed by the British Pharmaceutical manufacturer GSK and approved by the World Health Organization .
Following successful pilot programs in Ghana, Malawi, and Kenya, where the vaccine presented a 22% reduction in severe clinical malaria hospitalizations in eligible children, Liberia is integrating the vaccine into its Expanded Program on Immunization, a significant step in preventive healthcare. "As we all know malaria even though its prevention remains a formidable health challenge in Liberia impacting our entire population, with children aged 6-59 months bearing he biggest burden, today's launch of the anti-malaria vaccine targeting children aged 5 to 23 months presents a crucial advancement in our national immunization program- as it represents collaboration to safeguard the health of our children, paving the way for a healthy and malaria free future in Liberia.
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