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World-first malaria vaccine approved for use

Health officials prepare to vaccinate residents of Malawi against malaria

Health officials prepare to vaccinate residents of Malawi against malaria Source: AAP

The mosquito-borne disease kills more than 400,000 people a year, mostly African children.



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