Malaria Vaccine Rollout to Africa Is a Cautionary Tale
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Malaria Vaccine Rollout to Africa Is a Cautionary Tale

After years of delay, millions of malaria vaccines are being supplied to children in Africa. Tens of thousands died waiting.
An African Country Faces Challenges to Protect Girls From HPV
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An African Country Faces Challenges to Protect Girls From HPV

Almost all cervical cancer deaths now occur in developing countries. Tanzania is trying to inoculate girls against the virus that causes the disease — nearly 20 years after rich countries began offering the shot.