Burkina Faso’s Batié Health District faces high malaria burdens among children under five, with poor access to health facilities—especially during the rainy season—hindering vaccine delivery. Jhpiego and our partners collaborated with the Ministry of Health to implement seasonal malaria chemoprevention campaigns (SMC) and launch the RTS, S malaria vaccine in 2024. Initial vaccination coverage was
In 2022, from April into September devastating floods swept through Sindh, Pakistan, submerging entire communities and leaving thousands grappling with the loss of their homes, livelihoods, and futures. The scale of destruction was unprecedented. In the aftermath, it became clear that the needs of these communities went far beyond our initial project, which focused on
We spoke with Dr. Christopher Morgan back in March 2024 as countries across Africa were beginning to roll out the malaria vaccine. The insights he shared are just as timely—and urgent—as ever. This piece offers critical context on the vaccine’s potential, the challenges of equitable delivery, and the power of integrating immunization with broader health
