04/03/2026
Recent studies from the MVPE-CC consortium show that a four-dose RTS,S (Mosquirix) schedule provides stronger protection against severe malaria in children than a three-dose regimen. With successful pilot programmes in , , and , and 24 African countries now including malaria vaccines in routine immunisation, completing all four doses is key to saving lives – a clear win for and the fight against .
The MVPE-CC consortium contributed key evidence reviewed in a joint session of the WHO’s Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunisation (SAGE) and Malaria Policy Advisory Group (MPAG) held in September 2025 for considerations of malaria vaccination schedules in perennial settings. The conclus...