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
Building Resilient Health Systems for a Safer World Strong public health systems not only enable families and communities to thrive, but also help to ensure stable economies and countries. Jhpiego works with governments and other stakeholders to strengthen health systems and the policies and legislation that support them, so that countries can prevent, detect and
In Liberia, a country where malaria transmission occurs throughout the year, the Ministry of Health prioritizes the provision of insecticide-treated bed nets (ITNs) to pregnant women during the course of their pregnancy. ITNs provide effective protection against malaria and have been shown to reduce malaria illness and death in high-burden settings. These protective benefits are
