Zambia Launches Malaria Vaccine Drive

Zambia has launched the R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine under its national immunization program, marking a major milestone in disease control. Over 500,000 children aged six to eight months will be vaccinated in 83 high- and moderate-burden districts during the first phase. The rollout, supported by UNICEF, WHO, and Gavi, aims to reduce child deaths and complement existing malaria prevention measures. Zambia becomes the 24th country to introduce the vaccine nationwide.