Uganda set to roll out malaria vaccine next year

Health minister Dr Jane Ruth Aceng says Uganda loses about 14 people every day, due to malaria.

Jane Ruth Aceng Minister of Health handing over a medical deep freezer to Moses Kamabare General Manager of National Medical Stores while other officials look on. Photos by Nancy Nanyonga

By: NewVision Reporter, Journalists @NewVision

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All is set for the Government to roll out the newly approved malaria vaccine “RTS, S/ASO1” by mid-next year to curb the malaria disease burden that is putting

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Uganda set to roll out malaria vaccine next year

Health minister Dr Jane Ruth Aceng says Uganda loses about 14 people every day, due to malaria.

Jane Ruth Aceng Minister of Health handing over a medical deep freezer to Moses Kamabare General Manager of National Medical Stores while other officials look on. Photos by Nancy Nanyonga

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