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Uganda Rolls Out Historic Malaria Vaccine Campaign

Uganda has launched its largest malaria vaccination campaign to date, introducing the R21/Matrix-M vaccine into routine immunization, targeting 1.1 million children under two in 105 high- and moderate-transmission districts.

Uganda becomes the 19th African country to introduce the malaria vaccine into routine immunisation, and it is the largest malaria vaccine roll-out to date in terms of target districts and population. Malaria remains the leading cause of illness and death among young children in Uganda, accounting for 40% of outpatient visits and 14% of hospital deaths. The vaccine is expected to prevent at least 800 severe cases daily, easing financial burdens on families. 

The government has distributed 2.278 million vaccine doses and intensified community awareness efforts. 

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Uganda launches Africa’s largest malaria vaccine rollout to date.

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