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HEALTHJul 15 · 01:22 UTCWTOP DCWTOP Staff

The new malaria vaccine helps in Africa but faces a test: Completing all 4 doses

Cameroon, the first country to adopt the RTS,S malaria vaccine, reports reduced severe malaria cases but faces challenges in ensuring children receive all four required doses. A study shows coverage for the fourth dose drops to 46%, compared to 80% for the first dose, highlighting a broader issue with multi-dose vaccine completion in Africa.

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