Ghana Prepares for Large-Scale Trial of RTS,S Vaccine

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The Latest Malaria News, in 60 Seconds.

Ghana prepares for trials of the RTS,S malaria vaccine, the PfSPZ vaccine will be tested in early 2020. Venezuelan malaria cases reached 1 million in 2018 and Bill Gates celebrates World Mosquito Week.

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Ghana Takes Delivery of RTS,S Vaccine

(Bloomberg on RTS,S Vaccine)

PfSPZ Vaccine Trial

Malaria Cases in Venezuela Reach 1 Million

Bill Gates Recognises World Mosquito Week

Scientific Advisor: Katharine Collins, Radboud University Medical Centre

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