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Inside the Fight To Develop a Malaria Vaccine

Clip Season Nova Season 50 4:18 Premiered 20231115

These scientists were on the verge of a breakthrough with a promising vaccine nearing approval.

The World Health Organization approved anti-malaria vaccine, R-21, in 2023. Children in Ivory Coast were the first to receive the vaccine in July of 2024.

The World Health Organization approved anti-malaria vaccine, R-21, in 2023. Children in Ivory Coast were the first to receive the vaccine in July of 2024.

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