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
It rains a lot in Diébougou in the Sud-Ouest region of Burkina Faso. This means that malaria transmission occurs throughout the year in this West African country, but it’s especially high during the peak season, which runs from June to October, increasing the importance of community-based health care. From the health facility in Diébougou, the
A preventive malaria program led by Jhpiego receives high praise in an independent review for its community-focused, sustainable approach that has saved the lives of thousands of pregnant women. The Transforming Intermittent Preventive Treatment for Optimal Pregnancy (TIPTOP) project, operating over 5 years in four malaria-endemic, sub-Saharan African countries, introduced a community-based approach that contributed
